Colchester, Connecticut
Colchester: town in the U.
About
Colchester is a town located in the county of New London in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,068 and a population density of 323 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 15,774 inhabitants.
The town was created 328 years ago in 1697.
Quick Facts about Colchester
| Population | 15,774 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Connecticut (United States) |
| County | New London County |
| Phone Area Codes | 860 |
| Area | 49.8 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.5757,-72.3320 |
| Altitude | 551 feet / 168, 144 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1698 (328 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 00:16:02 (15th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 06415 |
| Density | 317 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.86% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Colchester is located at 41°34'32"N 72°19'55"W (41.5756500, -72.3320300).
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Colchester decreased by 1.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,068 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,026 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,072 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,020 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,984 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,891 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,834 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,914 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,884 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,809 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,774 | -0.22% | estimation process |
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People born in Colchester (21)
People born in Colchester, including politician 1756-1834 Epaphroditus Champion, politician William R. Green, politician Henry C. Deming, .
More notable people
- Thomson J. Skinner (American politician) he was born in 24/05/1752
- Lyman Trumbull (American politician) he was born in 12/10/1813
- Charles F. Daniels (Major League Baseball umpire) he was born in 13/03/1849
- Denison Worthington (American politician) he was born in 04/03/1806
- Eliphalet Adams Bulkeley (American insurance company founder) he was born in 01/01/1804
- Francis Channing Woodworth (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1812
- Henry H. Crocker (Recipient of the Medal of Honor) he was born in 20/01/1839
- James Tift Champlin (former President of Colby College) he was born in 09/06/1811
- John B. Day (American baseball executive) he was born in 23/09/1847
- John Charles Watrous (United States federal judge) he was born in 01/08/1801
- Samuel Augustus Bridges (American politician) he was born in 27/01/1802
- William Adams (American clergyman and academic) he was born in 25/01/1807
- Henry Champion (politician 1751-1836) he was born in 16/03/1751
- Amos Beman (African American pastor, social activist, abolitionist) he was born in 01/01/1812
- William Henry Foote (American writer) he was born in 20/12/1794
- Russell M. Geer (American classical philologist) he was born in 21/12/1894
- Jeremiah Day (American clergyman) he was born in 25/01/1737
- Will Hutchins (20th-century American painter) he was born in 01/01/1878
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Colchester, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129215 | Eastern Connecticut State University | Willimantic (CT) | 06226 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Colchester, CT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSB | Old Saybrook station | 455 Boston Post Road | RAIL |
| NLC | New London Union Station | 27 Water Street | RAIL |
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
| HFD | Hartford Union Station | One Union Place | RAIL |
| BER | Berlin | 51 Depot Road | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Colchester.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Colchester Post Office | Colchester (CT) | 06415 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Colchester, Vermont town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States with a population of 17,102 people.
- Colchester, New York town in the U. with a population of 1,956 people.
- Colchester, Illinois city in McDonough County, Illinois, United States with a population of 1,273 people.
Other cities in New London County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in New London County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich | 38,619 | City in Connecticut, USA |
| Groton | 38,258 | Town in Connecticut |
| New London | 26,870 | City in Connecticut, United States |
| Montville | 18,463 | Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States |
| Ledyard | 14,579 | Town of the United States |
| Old Lyme | 7,280 | Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States |
| Lebanon | 7,112 | Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States |
| Pawcatuck | 5,624 | City in Connecticut, United States of America |
| North Stonington | 5,197 | City in New London County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Preston City | 5,000 | Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States |
| Lisbon | 4,238 | Town in Connecticut, USA |
| Long Hill | 4,205 | Census designated place |
| Mystic | 4,205 | Village in Connecticut |
| Salem | 4,083 | Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States |
| Old Mystic | 3,554 | Village in the United States |
| Jewett City | 3,396 | City in Griswold, Connecticut, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Colchester distances to largest Connecticut cities