Andover, Connecticut
Town
First Congregational Church
First Congregational Church
Official seal of Andover, Connecticut
Seal
Andover's location within Tolland County and Connecticut
Andover's location within the Capitol Planning Region and the state of Connecticut
Coordinates: 41°43′58″N 72°22′29″W / 41.73278°N 72.37472°W / 41.73278; -72.37472
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyTolland
RegionCapitol Region
Government
 • TypeSelectman-town meeting
 • First SelectmanJeffrey J. Maguire (D)
 • SelectmenAdrian Mandeville (R)
Jeffrey A. Murray (R)
Jonathan P. Zabel (R)
Scott R. Peterson (D)
Paula King (R)
Area
 • Total15.7 sq mi (40.7 km2)
 • Land15.5 sq mi (40.0 km2)
 • Water0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2)
Elevation
400 ft (122 m)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total3,151
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code
06232
Area code(s)860/959
FIPS code09-01080
GNIS feature ID213382
Websitewww.andoverconnecticut.org

Andover is a rural town in the Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, United States, roughly 10 miles east of Hartford. The population was 3,151 at the 2020 census.[2] Andover is home to Andover Elementary School for grades K–6 while grades 7–12 go to R.H.A.M. middle and high schools. Andover elementary scores above average on standardized testing and student development as well as having a notably low student to teacher ratio of 8:1.[3]

History

Andover was incorporated on May 18, 1848, from Hebron and Coventry. The name is a transfer from Andover, Hampshire, England.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 15.7 square miles (41 km2), of which, 15.5 square miles (40 km2) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) of it (1.53%) is water. A number of small streams and rivers flow in Andover, among which are the Hop River, Burnap Brook, Skungamaug River, and Straddle Brook. Andover Lake is located in the Southeast Corner of town.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850500—
18605173.4%
1870461−10.8%
1880428−7.2%
1890401−6.3%
1900385−4.0%
1910371−3.6%
19203894.9%
193043010.5%
194056030.2%
19501,03484.6%
19601,77171.3%
19702,09918.5%
19802,1442.1%
19902,54018.5%
20003,03619.5%
20103,3038.8%
20203,151−4.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

As of the 2010 United States Census Andover had a population of 3,304. The racial composition of the population was 95.9% white, 1.1% black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.5% from some other race and 1.2% reporting two or more race. 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.[6]

At the 2000 census there were 3,036 people, 1,150 households, and 861 families living in the town. The population density was 196.4 inhabitants per square mile (75.8/km2). There were 1,198 housing units at an average density of 77.5 per square mile (29.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.64% White, 0.92% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.69% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.55%.[7]

Of the 1,150 households 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 19.0% of households were one person and 5.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.04.

The age distribution was 27.3% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 34.9% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median household income was $92,822, and the median family income was $45,234. Males had a median income of $21,543 versus $18,167 for females. The per capita income for the town was $30,273. About 2.3% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

Infrastructure

Route 6 runs roughly Northwest-Southeast through the center of town, connecting Andover to the nearby communities of Windham and Bolton. There is also a library in Andover. Originally opened in 1896, in the Congregational Church Conference House, it was relocated in 1927 to its present location on Long Hill Road.

Points of interest

  • Andover Veterans Monument Park is located on Monument Lane in front of the Museum of Andover History. The Agent Orange Monument in memory of those who died because of Agent Orange during the Vietnam war was unveiled on June 5, 2021 at the Andover Veterans Monument Park.[8]
  • Museum of Andover History is located in the Old Town Hall on Monument Lane. It traces the history of Andover since 1600.

Politics

Voter registration

Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of October 29, 2019[9]
Party Active Voters Inactive Voters Total Voters Percentage
Democratic 697 0 697 31.87%
Republican 614 0 614 28.07%
Unaffiliated 836 1 837 38.27%
Minor Parties 39 0 39 1.78%
Total 2,186 1 2,187 100%

Election results

Presidential Election Results[10][11]
Year Democratic Republican Third Parties
2020 50.6% 1,058 47.7% 998 1.7% 35
2016 47.0% 896 46.7% 891 6.3% 121
2012 55.1% 976 43.7% 774 1.2% 22
2008 58.4% 1,090 39.9% 745 1.7% 31
2004 54.4% 980 44.1% 796 1.5% 28
2000 54.9% 871 38.2% 609 6.9% 111
1996 48.5% 711 32.7% 480 18.8% 275
1992 40.0% 634 30.2% 480 29.8% 472
1988 47.5% 604 50.9% 649 1.6% 21
1984 36.5% 435 63.5% 758 0.00% 0
1980 32.5% 374 47.9% 552 19.6% 226
1976 47.8% 487 51.6% 526 0.6% 6
1972 41.3% 446 57.7% 624 1.0% 11
1968 44.0% 419 49.1% 469 6.9% 66
1964 52.3% 556 47.7% 508 0.00% 0
1960 46.6% 391 56.4% 505 0.00% 0
1956 32.7% 240 67.3% 494 0.00% 0

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates
  2. ↑ "Census - Geography Profile: Andover town, Tolland County, Connecticut". Retrieved November 25, 2021.
  3. ↑ Link text
  4. ↑ The Connecticut Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly. Connecticut Magazine Company. 1903. p. 330.
  5. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ↑ 2010 race and Hispanic or Latino by place chart for Connecticut from the US Census
  7. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  8. ↑ Rodriguez Jr., Ismael. "'We've Been Fighting This for 55 Years'", VFW Magazine, volume 109, number 2, October 2021, pages 42-43.
  9. ↑ "Registration and Party Enrollment Statistics as of October 29, 2019" (PDF). Connecticut Secretary of State. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  10. ↑ "General Election Statements of Vote, 1922 – Current". CT Secretary of State. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  11. ↑ "Election Night Reporting". CT Secretary of State. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
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