Guilford, Connecticut
Guilford: town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
About
Guilford is a town located in the county of New Haven in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 22,375 and a population density of 450 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 22,043 inhabitants.
The town was created 387 years ago in 1638.
Quick Facts about Guilford
| Population | 22,043 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Connecticut (United States) |
| County | New Haven County |
| Postal code | 06437 |
| Phone Area Codes | 203 |
| Area | 49.7 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.2890,-72.6818 |
| Altitude | 56 feet / 17, 14 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1639 (387 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 10:33:30 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 444 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.51% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Guilford is located at 41°17'20"N 72°40'54"W (41.2889900, -72.6817600).
Guilford map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 78, with temperatures...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Guilford decreased by 1.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,375 | - | census |
| 2011 | 22,374 | -0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,406 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,387 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 22,418 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 22,335 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,237 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,199 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,218 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 22,133 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 22,043 | -0.41% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Guilford
1The Dudley Farm
2351 Durham Rd, Guilford, CT 06437, United States View details
Phone: +12034570770 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Guilford
1Guilford Town Clerk
31 Park St, Guilford, CT 06437 View details
Phone: +12034538001 | Website available
People born in Guilford (30)
People born in Guilford, including Actress, screenwriter Jennifer Westfeldt, United States politician Abraham Baldwin, politician Simeon B. Chittenden, .
More notable people
- Fitz-Greene Halleck (American writer) he was born in 08/07/1790
- Robert E. De Forest (American mayor (1845-1924)) he was born in 20/02/1845
- Samuel Johnson (President of Columbia University) he was born in 14/10/1696
- John Moffitt (American football player) he was born in 28/10/1986
- Arthur De Wint Foote (mining engineer) he was born in 01/01/1849
- Ed Beecher (American baseball player) he was born in 02/07/1860
- Irene E. Parmelee (American artist (1847-1934)) she was born in 01/01/1847
- Joel Stone (United Empire Loyalist, and the founder of Gananoque, Ontario) he was born in 01/01/1749
- John Garvey (American soccer player) he was born in 26/03/1969
- Kevin Maher (American soccer player)
- Mary Foote (painter (1872-1968)) she was born in 25/11/1872
- Nathaniel Higginson (Governor of Madras) he was born in 11/10/1652
- Samuel Hoadly (Schoolmaster and writer of educational books) he was born in 30/09/1643
- Scott Davidson (American lacrosse player) he was born in 09/04/1982
- William Russel Dudley (Botanist (1849-1911)) he was born in 01/03/1849
- Patrick Arnold (American chemist) he was born in 01/01/1966
- Thomas Betts (Connecticut politician) he was born in 03/06/1650
- John Betts (American colonial politician) he was born in 20/06/1650
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Guilford, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457332 | European Academy of Cosmetology and Hairdressing | Guilford (CT) | 06437-2319 |
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to Guilford, CT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
| OSB | Old Saybrook station | 455 Boston Post Road | RAIL |
| MDN | Meriden Transit Center | 60 State Street | RAIL |
| BER | Berlin | 51 Depot Road | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Guilford.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Guilford Post Office | Guilford (CT) | 06437 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Guilford, Indiana unincorporated community in Indiana with a population of 35,285 people.
- Guilford, Ohio township in Medina County, Ohio with a population of 3,390 people.
- Guilford, New York city in Chenango County, New York, United States of America with a population of 2,768 people.
- Guilford, Vermont town in Vermont, United States with a population of 2,102 people.
- Guilford, Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 1,468 people.
- Guilford, Illinois unincorporated community in Illinois, United States with a population of 1,144 people.
- Guilford, Kansas township in Wilson County, Kansas with a population of 150 people.
- Guilford, Missouri human settlement in Nodaway County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 72 people.
Other cities in New Haven County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in New Haven County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 130,801 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| Waterbury | 106,826 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| Hamden | 60,294 | Town in Connecticut, US |
| Meriden | 58,981 | The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut. |
| West Haven | 54,367 | The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut. |
| Milford | 53,259 | A city in New Haven County, Connecticut. |
| Wallingford | 44,076 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Naugatuck | 30,905 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Cheshire | 28,806 | Town in Connecticut |
| East Haven | 28,454 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Branford | 27,736 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United Sates |
| North Haven | 23,556 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Southbury | 19,496 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Ansonia | 18,525 | City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Madison | 17,924 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Wolcott | 16,565 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Guilford distances to largest Connecticut cities