Ellington, Connecticut

Ellington: town in Connecticut

About

Ellington is a town located in the county of Tolland in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,602 and a population density of 451 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 16,652 inhabitants.

The town was created 240 years ago in 1785.

Ellington locator map
Location of Ellington on Connecticut map.

Quick Facts about Ellington

Population 16,652 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Connecticut (United States)
County Tolland County
Postal code 06029
Phone Area Codes 860
Area 34.6 km2
Latitude & Longitude 41.9040,-72.4698
Altitude 246 feet / 75 meters
Establishment January 01, 1786 (240 years ago)
Time Zone Eastern Time Zone
Local time 05:09:37 (23rd April 2026)
Density 481 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 6.31% (2010-2020)
Town Green  Ellington CT image
Town Green Ellington CT image

Geography

Ellington is located at 41°54'14"N 72°28'11"W (41.9039900, -72.4698100).

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Official website of Ellington

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Demographics

The population of Ellington increased by 6.31% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 15,602 - census
2011 15,632 0.19% estimation process
2012 15,788 0.99% estimation process
2013 15,771 -0.11% estimation process
2014 15,783 0.08% estimation process
2015 15,920 0.86% estimation process
2016 16,044 0.77% estimation process
2017 16,166 0.75% estimation process
2018 16,305 0.85% estimation process
2019 16,467 0.98% estimation process
2020 16,652 1.11% estimation process
Ellington zip code is 06029. County name: Tolland, County fips: 09013
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People born in Ellington (7)

People born in Ellington, including politician John H. Brockway, politician Orlow W. Chapman, basketball player, born 1982 Mike Williams, .

More notable people

  • Meriva M. Carpenter (American artist (1802-1887)) she was born in 28/04/1802
  • Thomas Dwight Goodell (American classical philologist) he was born in 08/11/1854
  • Isabelle M. Kelley she was born in 27/07/1917
  • Alva Bradley (American sailor, ship owner, and shipbuilder) he was born in 27/11/1814

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Ellington, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
129932 New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut Somers (CT) 06071

Nearby Transit Stations (25)

Rail and bus stations connected to Ellington, CT. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
WNL Windsor Locks South Main St at Stanton Road RAIL
WND Windsor station 41 Central St. RAIL
HFD Hartford Union Station One Union Place RAIL
SPG Springfield Union Station 66 Lyman St. RAIL
BER Berlin 51 Depot Road RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Ellington.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Ellington Post Office Ellington (CT) 06029

Other places with the same name (3)

Other cities in Tolland County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tolland County , CT. (more)

City Name Population Title
Vernon 29,400 Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
Mansfield City 26,439 City in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America
Storrs 15,344 Town in Connecticut
Tolland 14,567 Town in Connecticut, United States
Coventry 12,389 Town in Connecticut, United States
Stafford 11,834 Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
Somers 10,741 City in Connecticut, USA
Hebron 9,480 Town in Connecticut, United States
Rockville 7,474 Village of the town of Vernon in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
Columbia 5,355 Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
Stafford Springs 4,988 City in the United States of America
Bolton 4,855 Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
Andover 3,228 Rural town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
Coventry Lake 2,990 Census designated place
South Coventry 1,483 City in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America
Mansfield Center 947 Census designated place

Distance to Other Cities

Ellington distances to largest Connecticut cities