Barkhamsted, Connecticut
Barkhamsted: Town in Connecticut
About
Barkhamsted is a town located in the county of Litchfield in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,799 and a population density of 98 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,587 inhabitants.
The town was created 246 years ago in 1778.
Quick Facts about Barkhamsted
| Population : | 3,587 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Connecticut (United States) |
| County : | Litchfield County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 860 |
| Area : | 38.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 561 feet / 171 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1779 (246 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 05:41:59 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 06063 |
| Density : | 92 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.91% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Barkhamsted is located at 41°55'45"N 72°54'50"W (41.9292600, -72.9139900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Barkhamsted
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Barkhamsted decreased by 5.91% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,799 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,780 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,755 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,739 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,707 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,691 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,667 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,638 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,623 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,606 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,587 | -0.53% | estimation process |
People born in Barkhamsted (2)
People born in Barkhamsted, including Historian of the Pacific Northwest Thompson Coit Elliott, botanist and missionary Catharine Hayden Barbour, .
List
Schools in Barkhamsted
College & universities near Barkhamsted, CT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130040 | Northwestern Connecticut Community College | Winsted (CT) | 06098 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Barkhamsted, CT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WND | Windsor station | 41 Central St. | RAIL |
| WNL | Windsor Locks | South Main St at Stanton Road | RAIL |
| HFD | Hartford Union Station | One Union Place | RAIL |
| SPG | Springfield Union Station | 66 Lyman St. | RAIL |
| BER | Berlin | 51 Depot Road | RAIL |
Post offices near Barkhamsted
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| North Canton Post Office | North Canton (CT) | 06059 |
Other cities in Litchfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Litchfield County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Torrington | 36,000 | Human settlement in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Torrington | 33,870 | City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA |
| New Milford | 26,683 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Watertown | 21,517 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Plymouth | 11,552 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Winchester Center | 10,830 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Woodbury | 9,453 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Winsted | 7,712 | City in Connecticut, United States |
| Thomaston | 7,505 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| New Hartford | 6,639 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Harwinton | 5,400 | Town in Connecticut |
| Salisbury | 3,584 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Washington | 3,419 | Town in Connecticut |
| Bethlehem | 3,385 | Town |
| Goshen | 2,856 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Kent | 2,766 | Town in Connecticut |
Distance to Other Cities
Barkhamsted distances to largest Connecticut cities
