Andover, Connecticut

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Andover is a rural town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States, roughly 10 miles east of Hartford. The population was 3,151 at the 2020 census.[1]

History

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (1.53%) is water. Several 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 southeastern corner of town.[1]

The town borders Coventry to the Northeast, Columbia to the Southeast, Hebron to the Southwest, and Bolton to the Northwest.

Demographics

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U.S. Decennial Census[3]

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Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote".As of the 2020 United States census, Andover had a population of 3,151.[4] The racial composition of the population was 89.7% white, 1.4% black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 1.0% from some other race, and 6.7% reporting two or more races. 3.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.

As of 2021, 5.7% of the population was born outside the United States. Of the foreign-born population, 5.6% were not US citizens.[5]

As of the 2020 census, the town had 1,271 households, occupying 96% of available housing units. 2.4% of units were for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 1,342 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. 99.8% of the town's population lived in households, with the remaining 0.2% living in noninstitutionalized group quarters.

99.8% of the town's population lived in households, with the remaining 0.2% living in noninstitutionalized group quarters.

Of the 1,271 households, 58.4% were married couples living together; 17.9% with their own children under 18. 7.5% were cohabitating couples; 1.5% with their own children under 18. 15.7% were male householders with no spouse or partner present; 10.9% living alone, and 2.0% with their own children under 18. 18.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present; 10.4% living alone, and 2.4% with their own children under 18.

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The median age was 48.9 years. 50.5% of the population was male and 49.5% female.

97.2% of the population over 25 had a high school diploma or higher. 41.5% had a bachelor's degree or higher, and 19.6% had a graduate or professional degree.

As of 2021, the median household income was $102,759, and the median family income was $116,354. Males had a median income of $73,693 versus $57,212 for females. The per capita income for the town was $48,419. 1.6% of the population had an income in the past year that was below the poverty line, all between the ages of 18 and 64.

Of the 1,582 workers 16 years or older, 84.6% drove alone to work. 5.8% carpooled, 0.6% used public transportation, 0.4% walked, and 8.5% worked from home. The mean travel time to work was 26 minutes.[6]

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 19.8%
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 19.2%
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 8.6%
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 8.0%
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 6.4%
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 5.2%
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 3.7%
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 3.3%
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 2.6%
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 1.8%
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 1.4%
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 1.2%
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 4.2%
Reported Ethnic Backgrounds, 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates[7]

Infrastructure

The Andover Public Library was originally opened in 1896, in the Congregational Church Conference House. It was relocated in 1927 to its present location on Long Hill Road.[2]

Transportation

The 918 Willimantic-Coventry Express, operated by CT Transit, is a bus route that offers weekday service to Willimantic, Columbia, Coventry, Bolton, and Hartford.[8]

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Points of interest

Education

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.[15]

Politics

Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of October 31, 2024[16]
Party Active Voters Inactive Voters Total Voters Percentage
Republican 710 17 727 29.3%
Democratic 676 31 707 28.5%
Minor Parties 36 4 40 1.6%
Unaffiliated 971 33 1,004 40.5%
Total 2,393 85 2,478 100%
Presidential Election Results[17][18]
Year Democratic Republican Third Parties
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|2024 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|49.3% 1,032 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|49.4% 1,035 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|1.3% 27
align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2020 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|50.6% 1,058 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|47.7% 998 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|1.7% 35
align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2016 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|47.0% 896 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|46.7% 891 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|6.3% 121
align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2012 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|55.1% 976 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|43.7% 774 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|1.2% 22
align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2008 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|58.4% 1,090 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|39.9% 745 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|1.7% 31
align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2004 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|54.4% 980 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|44.1% 796 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|1.5% 28
align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2000 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|54.9% 871 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|38.2% 609 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|6.9% 111
align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|1996 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|48.5% 711 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|32.7% 480 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|18.8% 275
align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|1992 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|40.0% 634 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|30.2% 480 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|29.8% 472
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1988 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|47.5% 604 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|50.9% 649 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|1.6% 21
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1984 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|36.5% 435 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|63.5% 758 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|0.00% 0
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1980 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|32.5% 374 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|47.9% 552 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|19.6% 226
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1976 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|47.8% 487 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|51.6% 526 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|0.6% 6
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1972 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|41.3% 446 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|57.7% 624 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|1.0% 11
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1968 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|44.0% 419 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|49.1% 469 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|6.9% 66
align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|1964 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|52.3% 556 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|47.7% 508 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|0.00% 0
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1960 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|46.6% 391 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|56.4% 505 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|0.00% 0
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1956 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|32.7% 240 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|67.3% 494 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|0.00% 0

Local government in Andover is organized by a board of selectmen, consisting of 5 members. Per the town charter, no political party can have more than three members on the board at one time. As of 2025, the first selectman was Jeffrey J. Maguire (D) and the vice first selectman was Jeffrey A. Murray (R). The board also included Scott R. Person (D), Anne Peterson Cremè (D), and one vacant seat. The next election is scheduled for 2027.[19]

The approved town budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 was $12,836,706.61.[20]

Andover is a part of District 55 for the Connecticut House of Representatives. It has been represented by Republican Steve Weir since 2023.[21] In the Connecticut State Senate, Andover is a part of District 4, represented by Democrat MD Rahman since 2023.[22] At the federal level, Andover is located in Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District, which has been represented by Democrat Joe Courtney since 2007.[23]

Notable people

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References

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