Middlesex County , Connecticut
Middlesex County: County in Connecticut, United States
About
Middlesex County is a county located in the U.S. state of Connecticut. As of the 2010 census, the population was 165,676 and a population density of 146 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 161,657 inhabitants. Its county seat is Middletown. The county was created 236 years ago in 1784.
Geography
Middlesex County is located at 41°26'7"N 72°31'23"W (41.4353800, -72.5231200). It has 4 neighbors: Hartford County, New Haven County, New London County and Suffolk County.
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The largest city of Middlesex County is Middletown with a population of 46,013. Other cities include, East Haddam population 8,956, Haddam population 8,150, Killingworth population 6,340 and Saybrook Manor population 1,052. See all Middlesex County cities & populated places.
Weather
Middlesex County forecast: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%. more
Middlesex County Quick Facts
| Population : | 161,657 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Connecticut (United States) |
| Different from : | Middlesex County, Middlesex County, Middlesex County |
| Area : | 1137 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 15.9% |
| Land as percent of area : | 84.1% |
| Named for : | Middlesex |
| Capital : | Middletown |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1785 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:42:21 (26th October 2021) |
| Density : | 142 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.49% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 55℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Middlesex County has 4 neighbours.
- Hartford County county in Connecticut, United States
- New Haven County county in Connecticut, United States
- New London County county in Connecticut, United States
- Suffolk County county in New York, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Middlesex County decreased by 2.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 165,676 | - | census |
| 2011 | 166,174 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 165,634 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 165,329 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 164,786 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 163,724 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 163,292 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 162,942 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 162,870 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 162,436 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 161,657 | -0.48% | estimation process |
People born in Middlesex County (1)
botanist (1867-1937) Duncan Starr Johnson was born in Middlesex County
Other places with the same name (4)
- Middlesex County , Massachusetts county in Massachusetts, United States with a population of 1,609,379 people.
- Middlesex County , New Jersey county in New Jersey, United States with a population of 822,736 people.
- Middlesex County , Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 10,569 people.
Middlesex County Populated Places (more)
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Middlesex County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Middletown | 46,013 | City in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Cromwell | 13,772 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Clinton | 12,881 | Town located on Long Island Sound in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| East Hampton | 12,747 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Old Saybrook | 9,983 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA |
| Portland | 9,213 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| East Haddam | 8,956 | City in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Haddam | 8,150 | Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Durham | 7,137 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Westbrook | 6,842 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Essex | 6,634 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Killingworth | 6,340 | Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Deep River | 4,419 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Middlefield | 4,350 | Town in Connecticut, USA |
| Chester | 4,175 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Lake Pocotopaug | 3,436 | Census designated place |
Connecticut Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County | 942,426 | County in Connecticut, United States |
| Hartford County | 889,226 | County in Connecticut, United States |
| New Haven County | 851,948 | County in Connecticut, United States |
| New London County | 264,999 | County in Connecticut, United States |
| Litchfield County | 179,610 | County in Connecticut, United States |
| Tolland County | 150,600 | County in Connecticut, United States |
| Bridgeport | 143,525 | County seat city of Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Stamford | 131,397 | City in Connecticut, United States |
| New Haven | 130,801 | City in Connecticut, United States |
| North Stamford | 128,278 | City in Connecticut, United States |
| Hartford | 121,535 | City in and capital of Connecticut, United States |
| Windham County | 116,540 | County in Connecticut, United States |
| Waterbury | 106,826 | City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Norwalk | 88,655 | City in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| East Norwalk | 84,530 | City in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Danbury | 84,317 | City in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |