Rocky Hill, Connecticut | |
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| Town of Rocky Hill | |
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| Coordinates:41°39′26″N72°39′36″W / 41.65722°N 72.66000°W /41.65722; -72.66000 | |
| Country |  United States |
| U.S. state |  Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| Region | Capitol Region |
| Incorporated | 1843 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-manager |
| • Town manager | Raymond Carpentino |
| • Town Council | Mayor: Allan Smith (D) Deputy Mayor: Mimi Theroux (D) Town Councilors: John Emmanuel (D) Francis Whelan III (R) Zachary Michael Van Luling (D) David Sevigny (R) Mukesh Desai (D) Pankaj Prakash (R) Melissa Green Kaplan (D) |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.8 sq mi (35.8 km2) |
| • Land | 13.4 sq mi (34.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.39 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 20,845 |
| • Density | 1,550/sq mi (599/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP Code | 06067 |
| Area codes | 860/959 |
| FIPS code | 09-65370 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0213497 |
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| Website | www |
Rocky Hill is a town inHartford County,Connecticut, United States. The town is part of theCapitol Planning Region. The population was 20,845 at the2020 census.[1] It was originally land of theWangunks (a tribe of Native Americans). Europeans began to settle the area of Rocky Hill in 1650, as part ofWethersfield, the neighboring town to the north. In 1722, the area became known as Stepney Parish, until it was independently incorporated in 1843.[2] Rocky Hill’s location on the Connecticut River made it a natural port for Wethersfield and an early center for shipbuilding, agriculture, and trade.
Rocky Hill is a typicalbedroom community, as many residents commute to work in the larger urban centers ofHartford to the north andNew Haven to the south.
Rocky Hill is the home to theDinosaur State Park. Rocky Hill also was once the headquarters ofAmes Department Stores, which ceased business operations in 2002.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 13.8 square miles (35.8 km2), of which 13.4 square miles (34.8 km2) is land and 0.39 square miles (1.0 km2) (2.78%) is water.[3]
Bordering Rocky Hill to the north isWethersfield, withNewington to the northwest,Berlin to the southwest, andCromwell to the south. TheConnecticut River forms the eastern border.Interstate 91 runs through the town with exits at the two main local highways,Route 3 at exit 23 andRoute 99 at exit 24. Route 3 travels from Cromwell through Rocky Hill into Wethersfield, eventually crossing the Connecticut River intoGlastonbury. The north-south Route 99 parallels the Connecticut River for the length of town.
The town of Rocky Hill is named after the ridge along the Connecticut River in the northeastern section that is now Rocky Hill Quarry Park.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 1850 | 1,042 | — |
| 1860 | 1,102 | +5.8% |
| 1870 | 971 | −11.9% |
| 1880 | 1,108 | +14.1% |
| 1890 | 1,069 | −3.5% |
| 1900 | 1,026 | −4.0% |
| 1910 | 1,187 | +15.7% |
| 1920 | 1,633 | +37.6% |
| 1930 | 2,021 | +23.8% |
| 1940 | 2,679 | +32.6% |
| 1950 | 5,108 | +90.7% |
| 1960 | 7,404 | +44.9% |
| 1970 | 11,103 | +50.0% |
| 1980 | 14,559 | +31.1% |
| 1990 | 16,554 | +13.7% |
| 2000 | 17,966 | +8.5% |
| 2010 | 19,709 | +9.7% |
| 2020 | 20,845 | +5.8% |
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As of the2000 Census, Rocky Hill had a population of 17,966 in 7,557 households, with 4,519 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,335.4 inhabitants per square mile (515.6/km2). There were 7,962 housing units at an average density of 591.8 per square mile (228.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 90.20%White, 3.42%African American, 0.11%Native American, 3.97%Asian, 0.03%Pacific Islander, 1.01% fromother races, and 1.27% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino people of any race were 3.20% of the population.
There were 7,557 households, out of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% weremarried couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.2% were non-families. Of all households 32.5% were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.93.
In terms of age, 19.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.1% were between 18 and 24, 31.9% were 25 to 44, 25.8% were 45 to 64, and 16.5% were 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.
Themedian household income in the town was $60,247, and the median income for a family was $72,726. Males had a median income of $48,555 versus $39,625 for females. Theper capita income for the town was $29,701. About 1.2% of families and 2.9% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.
Rocky Hill High School has a student body of approximately 800 students. Albert D. Griswold Middle School enrolls about 600 students. Moser Intermediate School enrolls about 500 students. Stevens Elementary School enrolls about 500 students. West Hill Elementary School enrolls around 525 students.
Rocky Hill is currently governed under theCouncil-Manager form of government. The Town Council is the legislative body for the Town of Rocky Hill, and eight members are elected to serve two year terms. The Mayor, elected separately, is a member and presiding official of the Council with the power to vote.
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Third Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52.56%5,471 | 45.80%4,767 | 1.64%171 |
| 2020 | 55.89%6,115 | 42.69%4,670 | 1.42%155 |
| 2016 | 51.74%5,090 | 44.02%4,331 | 4.24%417 |
| 2012 | 55.57%5,173 | 43.29%4,030 | 1.14%106 |
| 2008 | 59.27%5,957 | 39.31%3,951 | 1.42%143 |
| 2004 | 56.21%5,488 | 42.33%4,133 | 1.46%143 |
| 2000 | 59.96%5,184 | 37.51%3,243 | 2.53%219 |
| 1996 | 56.19%4,640 | 31.90%2,634 | 11.91%983 |
| 1992 | 43.31%4,091 | 34.60%3,269 | 22.09%2,087 |
| 1988 | 50.46%4,052 | 48.71%3,911 | 0.83%67 |
| 1984 | 40.10%3,159 | 59.47%4,685 | 0.43%34 |
| 1980 | 42.91%3,187 | 41.12%3,054 | 15.97%1,186 |
| 1976 | 49.00%3,352 | 50.46%3,452 | 0.54%37 |
| 1972 | 43.43%2,493 | 55.84%3,206 | 0.73%42 |
| 1968 | 53.53%2,616 | 40.64%1,986 | 5.83%285 |
| 1964 | 70.07%2,657 | 29.93%1,135 | 0.00%0 |
| 1960 | 54.22%1,894 | 45.78%1,599 | 0.00%0 |
| 1956 | 37.16%1,077 | 62.84%1,821 | 0.00%0 |
| 1952 | 42.59%1,126 | 57.26%1,514 | 0.15%4 |
| 1948 | 48.35%835 | 50.55%873 | 1.10%19 |
| 1944 | 47.21%702 | 52.79%785 | 0.00%0 |
| 1940 | 46.28%598 | 53.72%694 | 0.00%0 |
| 1936 | 45.52%406 | 54.48%486 | 0.00%0 |
| 1932 | 35.64%258 | 64.36%466 | 0.00%0 |
| 1928 | 30.55%216 | 68.74%486 | 0.71%5 |
| 1924 | 30.00%126 | 67.38%283 | 2.62%11 |
| 1920 | 30.55%216 | 68.74%486 | 0.71%5 |
| 1916 | 42.58%109 | 55.47%142 | 1.95%5 |
| 1912 | 38.71%96 | 43.55%108 | 17.74%44 |
| 1908 | 31.34%68 | 68.20%148 | 0.46%1 |
| 1904 | 35.65%82 | 63.48%146 | 0.87%2 |
| 1900 | 38.89%91 | 60.26%141 | 0.85%2 |
| Representative | Chamber | Party |
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| Richard Blumenthal | Senate | Dem |
| Chris Murphy | Senate | Dem |
| John Larson | House of Representatives | Dem |
| Representative | Chamber | District | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Lesser | Senate | 9th | Dem |
| Kerry Wood | House of Representatives | 29th | Dem |
| Name | Seat | Party |
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| Allan Smith | Mayor | Dem |
| John Emmanuel | Seat 1 | Dem |
| Francis Whelan III | Seat 2 | Rep |
| Zachary Michael Van Luling | Seat 4 | Dem |
| David Sevigny | Seat 5 | Rep |
| Mukesh Desai | Seat 6 | Dem |
| Pankaj Prakash | Seat 7 | Rep |
| Mimi Theroux | Seat 8 | Dem |
| Melissa Green Kaplan | Seat 9 | Dem |
Top employers in Rocky Hill according to the town's 2024 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report[9]
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | Town of Rocky Hill | 534 |
| 2 | SYSCO Food Services | 500 |
| 3 | Henkel Corporation | 490 |
| 4 | State Veterans Home and Hospital | 422 |
| 5 | Liberty Mutual | 315 |
| 6 | AECOM Technical Services | 305 |
| 7 | Burris Logistics | 300 |
| 8 | Walmart | 200 |
| 9 | Meredith Corporation | 200 |
| 10 | Sheraton Hotel | 180 |
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