Stonington, Connecticut
Stonington: town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
About
Stonington is a town located in the county of New London in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 929. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 874 inhabitants.
The town was created 377 years ago in 1648.
Quick Facts about Stonington
| Population | 874 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Connecticut (United States) |
| County | New London County |
| Phone Area Codes | 860 |
| Water as percent of area | 53.05% |
| Land as percent of area | 46.95% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.3359,-71.9059 |
| Altitude | 30 feet / 9, 23 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1649 (377 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 03:28:55 (18th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 06378 |
| Population growth | -6.29% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 54℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Stonington is located at 41°20'9"N 71°54'21"W (41.3359300, -71.9059000).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Stonington decreased by 6.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 929 | - | census |
| 2011 | 924 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 927 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 921 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 915 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 904 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 899 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 894 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 892 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 884 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 874 | -1.14% | estimation process |
People born in Stonington (19)
People born in Stonington, including explorer and sea captain Edmund Fanning, explorer Nathaniel Palmer, football player and tennis official George Adee, .
More notable people
- Sugar Ray Norcia (American electric and soul blues singer and harmonica player) he was born in 06/06/1954
- John Hart (delegate from New Jersey to the Continental Congress) he was born in 01/01/1707
- Thomas Wheeler Williams (American politician (1789-1874)) he was born in 28/09/1789
- Samuel Prentiss (United States federal judge) he was born in 31/03/1782
- Annie Trumbull Slosson (American entomologist and writer (1838—1926)) she was born in 18/05/1838
- Erastus Wentworth (American missionary) he was born in 05/08/1813
- Gilbert Collins (American judge) he was born in 26/08/1846
- Noyes Billings (American politician) he was born in 31/03/1800
- Joseph J. Fauliso (American politician) he was born in 16/02/1916
- James Hammond Trumbull (American historian (1821-1897)) he was born in 20/12/1821
- John Denison Champlin, Jr. (American non-fiction writer and editor) he was born in 29/01/1834
- Matty McIntyre (American baseball player) he was born in 12/06/1880
- Wally Kopf (baseball player and semi-basketball player) he was born in 10/07/1899
- Charles D. Ennis (Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 08/08/1843
- John R. Frazier (American artist) he was born in 28/07/1889
- Charles T. Stanton (fourteenth Adjutant General of the State of Connecticut) he was born in 30/11/1839
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Stonington, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 443483 | Cortiva Institute-Groton | Groton (CT) | 06340 |
Nearby Transit Stations (19)
Rail and bus stations connected to Stonington, CT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MYS | Mystic station | 2 Roosevelt Avenue | RAIL |
| WLY | Westerly station | 14 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
| NLC | New London Union Station | 27 Water Street | RAIL |
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Stonington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| My Post Office | Mystic (CT) | 06355 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Stonington, Maine town in New London County, Connecticut, United States with a population of 1,033 people.
- Stonington, Illinois township in Christian County, Illinois with a population of 835 people.
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 |
| Old Lyme | 7,280 | Town in New London County, Connecticut, 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 |