Canterbury town, Connecticut
Canterbury town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Canterbury town is a geographic entity located in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,251. The land area covers 39.94 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,251 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.4 yrs | ±4.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,132 | ±181 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,248 | ±198 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,132 | ±181 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 116 | ±103 |
| Median Home Value | $334,200 | ±$12,144 |
| Median Gross Rent | $924 | ±$367 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $103,198 | ±$6,437 |
| Per Capita Income | $52,166 | ±$5,971 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 251 | ±173 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,689 | ±228 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88% | ±4.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 5,222 (2024)
ID: 124064
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FIRST SELECTMAN
1 MUNICIPAL DR, CANTERBURY CT 06331-1453
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Canterbury | PK-04 | Canterbury, CT | |
| Regular School Canterbury | 05-08 | Canterbury, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Willimantic, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Ashford, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Brooklyn, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Brooklyn, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | West Willington, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Chaplin, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | North Windham, CT | |
| 3 Nearby | 14-17 | BALTIC, CT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Eastern Connecticut State University
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College | 11.0 mi away | 83 Windham St, Willimantic, CT, 06226 |
8604655000
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CANTERBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 1 MUNICIPAL DRIVE, CANTERBURY, CT, 06331 |
(860) 546-9022
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University of Connecticut
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College | 14.7 mi away | 352 Mansfield Road, Storrs, CT, 06269 |
8604862000
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SCOTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 21 BROOK ROAD, SCOTLAND, CT, 06264 |
(860) 423-1492
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Connecticut College
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College | 22.3 mi away | 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT, 06320-4196 |
8604471911
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SLATER LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 26 MAIN ST., GRISWOLD, CT, 06351 |
(860) 376-0024
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United States Coast Guard Academy
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College | 22.5 mi away | 15 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT, 06320 |
8604448444
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SPRAGUE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 76 MAIN ST., SPRAGUE, CT, 06330 |
(860) 822-3012
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Nichols College
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College | 24.5 mi away | Center Rd, Dudley, MA, 01571-5000 |
8004703379
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FLETCHER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 257 MAIN ST., HAMPTON, CT, 06247 |
(860) 455-1086
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HAMPTON, CT US, located 5.6 miles from Canterbury town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.2° | 17.4° | 26.8° | 4.05" | — |
| February | 38.3° | 18.0° | 28.1° | 3.37" | — |
| March | 46.1° | 25.2° | 35.6° | 4.44" | — |
| April | 57.6° | 34.6° | 46.1° | 4.67" | — |
| May | 67.6° | 45.1° | 56.3° | 3.74" | — |
| June | 75.4° | 54.4° | 64.9° | 4.32" | — |
| July | 80.4° | 60.0° | 70.2° | 3.91" | — |
| August | 78.9° | 58.0° | 68.5° | 4.21" | — |
| September | 72.5° | 51.4° | 62.0° | 4.31" | — |
| October | 61.8° | 40.2° | 51.0° | 4.73" | — |
| November | 51.2° | 31.0° | 41.1° | 4.11" | — |
| December | 41.1° | 23.0° | 32.0° | 4.78" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield Village CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Jewett City borough | Borough | 6.2 mi | — |
| Wauregan CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Baltic CDP | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
| Moosup CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
| Brooklyn CDP | CDP | 7.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0915012130. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.