New Milford, Connecticut
New Milford: town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
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New Milford is a town located in the county of Litchfield in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 28,142 and a population density of 442 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 26,683 inhabitants.
The town was created 319 years ago in 1706.
Quick Facts about New Milford
| Population | 26,683 (2020) |
| Country | Connecticut |
| State | Connecticut (United States) |
| County | Litchfield County |
| Phone Area Codes | 860 |
| Area | 63.7 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.5770,-73.4085 |
| Altitude | 282 feet / 86, 73 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1707 (319 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 06:55:56 (18th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 06776 |
| Density | 419 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.47% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
New Milford is located at 41°34'37"N 73°24'30"W (41.5770400, -73.4084500).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of New Milford decreased by 5.47% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,142 | - | census |
| 2011 | 27,993 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 27,782 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,677 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,451 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,272 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 27,086 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 27,001 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 26,923 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 26,805 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 26,683 | -0.46% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in New Milford
1Lovers Leap State Park
178 Short Woods Rd, New Milford, CT 06776, United States View details
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2Harrybrooke Park
100 Still River Dr, New Milford, CT 06776, United States View details
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People born in New Milford (21)
People born in New Milford, including politician Charles D. Sherwood, politician Columbia Lancaster, politician Charles H. Ruggles, .
More notable people
- Elijah Boardman (American politician (1760-1823)) he was born in 07/03/1760
- William Whiting Boardman (American politician) he was born in 10/10/1794
- Evan Scribner (American baseball player) he was born in 19/07/1985
- Frank Cable (electrical engineer) he was born in 19/06/1863
- Horace Wheaton (American politician) he was born in 24/02/1803
- Joseph J. Went (Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps) he was born in 16/09/1930
- Nathaniel William Taylor (American theologian) he was born in 23/06/1786
- Norman S. Hall (Prolific American screenwriter from the 1930s to the 1960s) he was born in 21/07/1895
- Westbrook Van Voorhis (American actor (1903-1968)) he was born in 21/09/1903
- William H. Noble (American politician) he was born in 22/09/1788
- Solmous Wakeley (American politician) he was born in 17/03/1794
- Elisha Bostwick (American soldier) he was born in 17/12/1748
- Mike Garzi (American soccer player) he was born in 01/03/1991
- Barbara Sue Ryden (US astronomer and astrophysicist)
- Martha Minerva Franklin (nurse) she was born in 29/10/1870
- Mari Katona she was born in 04/04/1939
- Harry Hayden Clark (writer) he was born in 01/01/1901
- Mark Hennessy (American film actor)
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to New Milford, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130776 | Western Connecticut State University | Danbury (CT) | 06810-6826 |
| 489399 | Harris School of Business-Danbury | Danbury (CT) | 06810-7857 |
| 484127 | Ricci's Academy of Cosmetology | Newtown (CT) | 06470-0000 |
| 130183 | Post University | Waterbury (CT) | 06723 |
| 129729 | Naugatuck Valley Community College | Waterbury (CT) | 06708-3089 |
Nearby Transit Stations (24)
Rail and bus stations connected to New Milford, CT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| POU | Poughkeepsie station | 41 Main St. | RAIL |
| BRP | Bridgeport | 525 Water St. | RAIL |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
| MDN | Meriden Transit Center | 60 State Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to New Milford.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| New Milford Post Office | New Milford (CT) | 06776 |
| Bridgewater Post Office | Bridgewater (CT) | 06752 |
| Roxbury Post Office | Roxbury (CT) | 06783 |
| Sherman Post Office | Sherman (CT) | 06784 |
| Gaylordsvill Post Office | Gaylordsville (CT) | 06755 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- New Milford, New Jersey borough in New Jersey with a population of 16,321 people.
- New Milford, Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 851 people.
- New Milford, Pennsylvania township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania with a population of 833 people.
Other cities in Litchfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Litchfield County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Torrington | 36,000 | Human settlement in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Torrington | 33,870 | City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA |
| Watertown | 21,517 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Plymouth | 11,552 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Winchester Center | 10,830 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Woodbury | 9,453 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Winsted | 7,712 | City in Connecticut, United States |
| Thomaston | 7,505 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| New Hartford | 6,639 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Harwinton | 5,400 | Town in Connecticut |
| Barkhamsted | 3,587 | Town in Connecticut |
| Salisbury | 3,584 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Washington | 3,419 | Town in Connecticut |
| Bethlehem | 3,385 | Town |
| Goshen | 2,856 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Kent | 2,766 | Town in Connecticut |
Distance to Other Cities
New Milford distances to largest Connecticut cities