Eastford, Connecticut
Eastford: Human settlement in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America
About
Eastford is a city located in the county of Windham in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,749 and a population density of 60 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,800 inhabitants.
The city was created 178 years ago in 1846.
Quick Facts about Eastford
| Population : | 1,800 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Connecticut (United States) |
| County : | Windham County |
| Postal code : | 06242 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 860 |
| Area : | 29.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 653 feet / 199 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1847 (178 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:26:09 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 62 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.83% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Eastford is located at 41°54'7"N 72°4'47"W (41.9020400, -72.0798000).
Eastford map
- Official Website
Official website of Eastford
Demographics
The population of Eastford increased by 2.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,749 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,759 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,753 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,756 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,750 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,766 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,766 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,774 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,787 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,790 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,800 | 0.56% | estimation process |
Schools in Eastford
College & universities near Eastford, CT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129020 | University of Connecticut | Storrs (CT) | 06269 |
Stations (28)
Amtrak & bus stations near Eastford, CT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WNL | Windsor Locks | South Main St at Stanton Road | RAIL |
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| WND | Windsor station | 41 Central St. | RAIL |
| SPG | Springfield Union Station | 66 Lyman St. | RAIL |
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
Post offices near Eastford
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Eastford Post Office | Eastford (CT) | 06242 |
Other cities in Windham County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Windham County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Windham | 24,463 | Town in Connecticut |
| Willimantic | 17,737 | Town in the U. |
| Killingly Center | 17,282 | City in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Plainfield | 15,084 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Putnam | 9,372 | Town in Connecticut |
| Thompson | 9,371 | Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States |
| Brooklyn | 8,280 | Town in Connecticut |
| Woodstock | 7,834 | Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States |
| Canterbury | 5,088 | Town in Connecticut, USA |
| Ashford | 4,246 | Town of the United States |
| Pomfret | 4,196 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Danielson | 4,006 | Borough in the town of Killingly in Windham County, Connecticut, United States |
| Sterling | 3,764 | Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States |
| Moosup | 3,231 | Census designated place |
| Chaplin | 2,232 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Hampton | 1,841 | City in Connecticut |
Distance to Other Cities
Eastford distances to largest Connecticut cities