Английская Википедия:Bantam, Connecticut
Шаблон:Use mdy dates Шаблон:Infobox settlement Bantam is a borough in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 720 at the 2020 census. It is part of the town of Litchfield.
On July 10, 1989, many of the buildings in Bantam were heavily damaged by a tornado that ripped through Litchfield and New Haven Counties. The storm also caused considerable damage to the Litchfield County town of Thomaston, and to the New Haven County towns of Waterbury, Hamden and North Haven.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of Шаблон:Convert, all of it land.
Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bantam has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[1]
Demographics
Шаблон:US Census population Шаблон:See also As of the 2010 census Bantam had a population of 759. The racial composition of the population was 96.6% white, 1.2% black or African American, 0.3% from other races and 1.8% from two or more races. 3.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.[2]
At the 2000 census there were 802 people, 364 households, and 202 families residing in the borough. The population density was Шаблон:Convert. There were 376 housing units at an average density of Шаблон:Convert. The racial makeup of the borough was 96.01% White, 0.37% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.75% Asian, 0.87% from other races, and 1.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.00%.[3]
Of the 364 households, 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.5% were non-families. 40.1% of households were one person, and 25.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the borough the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.
The median household income was $32,167 and the median family income was $50,938. Males had a median income of $42,000 versus $30,385 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $18,442. About 3.1% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.
Common ancestries reported were: Irish (21.1%), Italian (14.5%), German (14.0%), English (13.1%), French Canadian (10.1%), French (9.7%).
Points Of Interest
Despite its status as one of Connecticut's smallest boroughs, Bantam offers numerous attractions for residents and visitors alike.
Arethusa Farm - Located in the Litchfield, operates 3 establishments within the Borough of Bantam, including:
- Arethusa Farm Dairy - A location where award-winning cheese[4], ice cream[5], and other dairy products can be sampled and purchased.
- Arethusa a mano - A location where patrons can enjoy fresh baked pastries, sandwiches, and coffee.
Guy Wolff Pottery - Owned and operated by master potter Guy Wolff and his family, Guy Wolf pottery is known for their quality and has been featured on Martha Stewart Living[8] and has received praise from both Martha Stewart and Oprah Winfrey.[9]
Batamn Tileworks - Owned and operated by ceramic artists Darin Ronning and Travis Messinger, Bantam Tileworks been featured in the New York Times.[10]
The Gooseboro Drive-In - A seasonally operated and award winning[11] drive-in restaurant has been offering New England split top hot dogs, burgers, ice cream and more to patrons for over 60 years.
Cozy Hills Campground - A seasonally operated and family-oriented campground that offers campsite and cabin rentals and countless activities for guests that has been praised as a "one-of-a-kind" and a "must try" [12]
Education
Residents are zoned to Litchfield Public Schools including Litchfield High School.
References
External links
Шаблон:Litchfield, Connecticut Шаблон:Litchfield County, Connecticut Шаблон:Connecticut Шаблон:New York metropolitan area Шаблон:New England
- ↑ Climate Summary for Bantam, Connecticut
- ↑ 2010 population by race and Hispanic or Latino by place chart for Connecticut from the US Census
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ https://www.ctinsider.com/living/food/article/ct-arethusa-united-states-championship-cheese-2023-17803553.php
- ↑ https://www.courant.com/2021/07/13/food-wine-magazine-names-arethusa-farm-as-connecticuts-best-ice-cream/
- ↑ https://www.courant.com/2018/12/05/arethusa-al-tavolo-osa-doro-restaurant-group-earn-top-2018-crazies-awards/
- ↑ arethusa
- ↑ https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/visiting-master-potters-guy-wolff-and-ben-wolff.html
- ↑ https://visitlitchfieldct.com/guy-wolff-pottery/
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/20/travel/five-places-to-go-in-bantam-conn.html
- ↑ https://www.ctinsider.com/projects/connecticut-magazine/2022/best-of-ct-food-drink/
- ↑ https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/connecticut/family-campground-ct/
