Hebron, Connecticut | |
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| Town of Hebron | |
 Old Town Hall | |
 Seal | |
| Motto: "Historic Charm...with a Vision for the Future"[1] | |
 Tolland County and Connecticut Capitol Planning Region and Connecticut | |
 Show Hebron Show Connecticut Show the United States | |
| Coordinates:41°39′N72°23′W / 41.650°N 72.383°W /41.650; -72.383 | |
| Country |  United States |
| U.S. state |  Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| Region | Capitol Region |
| Incorporated | 1708 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Board of selectmen/Town Manager |
| • First selectman | Daniel E. Larson (R) |
| • Selectmen |
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| • Town Manager | Andrew Tierney |
| Area | |
• Total | 37.3 sq mi (96.6 km2) |
| • Land | 36.9 sq mi (95.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.35 sq mi (0.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 9,098 |
| • Density | 250/sq mi (96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP Codes | 06231, 06248 |
| Area codes | 860/959 |
| FIPS code | 09-37910 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0213445 |
| Website | www |
Hebron (/ˈhibrɪn/HEE-brin) is atown inTolland County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of theCapitol Planning Region. The population was 9,098 at the2020 census.[2] Hebron was incorporated May 26, 1708. In 2010, Hebron was rated #6 in Top Towns in Connecticut with population between 6,500 and 10,000, according toConnecticut Magazine.[3]
The villages ofHebron Center, Gilead and Amston, are located within Hebron. Amston has its own ZIP Code and post office. The remnants of two long since abandoned communities, Grayville and Gay City, are also located in Hebron. The site of the latter is nowGay City State Park.
The town of Hebron was settled in 1704, and incorporated on May 26, 1708, withinHartford County from Non-County Area 1 of theConnecticut Colony.[4] The diamond shape of the town seal has its origins in the diamond figurebrand,, required on all horses kept in Hebron by a May 1710 act of the Colonial Assembly.[5]
Hebron became a town inWindham County upon its formation on May 12, 1726. It became a town in Tolland County upon its formation from part of Windham County on October 13, 1785.[6] On October 13, 1803, the town ofMarlborough, Hartford County was created from parts of the towns ofColchester (New London County),Glastonbury (Hartford County), and Hebron.[7]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 37.3 square miles (97 km2), of which 36.9 square miles (96 km2) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2) (0.97%) is water.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1820 | 2,094 | — | |
| 1850 | 1,345 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,425 | 5.9% | |
| 1870 | 1,279 | −10.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,243 | −2.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,039 | −16.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,016 | −2.2% | |
| 1910 | 894 | −12.0% | |
| 1920 | 915 | 2.3% | |
| 1930 | 879 | −3.9% | |
| 1940 | 999 | 13.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,320 | 32.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,819 | 37.8% | |
| 1970 | 3,815 | 109.7% | |
| 1980 | 5,453 | 42.9% | |
| 1990 | 7,079 | 29.8% | |
| 2000 | 8,610 | 21.6% | |
| 2010 | 9,686 | 12.5% | |
| 2020 | 9,098 | −6.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] | |||
As of thecensus[9] of 2000, there were 8,610 people, 2,993 households, and 2,466 families residing in the town. The population density was 233.3 inhabitants per square mile (90.1/km2). There were 3,110 housing units at an average density of 84.3 per square mile (32.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.69%White, 0.58%African American, 0.13%Native American, 0.56%Asian, 0.03%Pacific Islander, 0.20% fromother races, and 0.81% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 1.07% of the population.
There were 2,993 households, out of which 45.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.4% weremarried couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.6% were non-families. 13.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $115,980. Males had a median income of $62,109 versus $52,237 for females. Theper capita income for the town was $39,775. About 0.3% of families and 1.0% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 0.2% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.
| Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of October 29, 2019[10] | |||||
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| Party | Active Voters | Inactive Voters | Total Voters | Percentage | |
| Democratic | 1,999 | 68 | 2,067 | 28.03% | |
| Republican | 1,828 | 54 | 1,882 | 25.52% | |
| Unaffiliated | 3,253 | 96 | 3,349 | 45.42% | |
| Minor Parties | 73 | 3 | 76 | 1.03% | |
| Total | 7,153 | 221 | 7374 | 100% | |
A major commercial attraction is the annual Hebron Harvest Fair,[11] which features bingo, fried foods, rides, prizes, arts & crafts, pig races, tractor pulls, prizes for the best pies and the biggest pumpkins. The event occurs every September. This event is not only for the people of Hebron, but also for many tourists visiting the town.
Hebron's most popular year-round recreation area isGay City State Park, Connecticut's fourth-largest state park.[12] There is a 5-mile perimeter trail and an extensive network of cross trails that run throughout the park. All are suitable for woodland hiking and trail biking. Gay City also has a pond in which swimming is available in season, fishing, picnic areas, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.[13]
In addition, Hebron has several town parks and ballfields, and the Town Recreation Department has organized sports and other activities throughout the year. The rails-to-trailsAirline Trail State Park goes through Hebron, with several access points for walkers, bikers and horseback riders.
The town hosts the regional middle and high schoolRHAM High School for two adjacent towns,Marlborough andAndover.
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