Old Lyme, Connecticut
Old Lyme: town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
About
Old Lyme is a town located in the county of New London in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,603 and a population density of 264 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,280 inhabitants.
The town was created 171 years ago in 1854.
Quick Facts about Old Lyme
| Population | 7,280 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Connecticut (United States) |
| County | New London County |
| Postal code | 06371 |
| Phone Area Codes | 860 |
| Area | 28.8 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.3159,-72.3290 |
| Altitude | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1855 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 05:09:42 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 253 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Old Lyme is located at 41°18'57"N 72°19'44"W (41.3159300, -72.3289700).
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Official website of Old Lyme
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Old Lyme decreased by 4.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,603 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,577 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,588 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,555 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,528 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,464 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,429 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,405 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,363 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,306 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,280 | -0.36% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Old Lyme
1Memorial Town Hall
52 Lyme St, Old Lyme, CT 06371 View details
Phone: +18604341605
People born in Old Lyme (8)
People born in Old Lyme, including ice hockey player Matt Nickerson, actor Graham Beckel, host of artist's colony Florence Griswold, .
More notable people
- John Scoville Hall (astronomer) he was born in 20/06/1908
- John Martin (oceanographer) he was born in 27/02/1935
- Harold Bartlett (Sports shooter) he was born in 26/07/1887
- Benjamin Wolfe (American bicycle racer) he was born in 15/07/1993
- Henrietta Collins Bartlett (19th/20th-century American literary scholar) she was born in 01/01/1873
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Old Lyme, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128902 | Connecticut College | New London (CT) | 06320-4196 |
Nearby Transit Stations (20)
Rail and bus stations connected to Old Lyme, 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 |
| MYS | Mystic station | 2 Roosevelt Avenue | RAIL |
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
| WLY | Westerly station | 14 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Old Lyme.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Old Lym Post Office | Old Lyme (CT) | 06371 |
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 |
| Colchester | 15,774 | Town in the U. |
| Ledyard | 14,579 | Town of the 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
Old Lyme distances to largest Connecticut cities