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Friday, July 3rd

Sketching with Masters

when:10:30am, New Britain, CT from:New Britain Museum of American Art

Take 20 at 12

when:12:00pm, New Britain, CT from:New Britain Museum of American Art

Independence Day Holiday

when:All Day, New Britain, CT from:New Britain School District
Saturday, July 4th

Great American Boom!

when:5:00pm, New Britain, CT venue:Stanley Quarter Park
Sunday, July 5th

Local Tickets

Sunday, July 5th Tuesday, July 7th Wednesday, July 8th

ALADDIN

when:11:00am, Wallingford, CT venue:Chevrolet Theatre
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Sunday, July 12th

VANS WARPED TOUR

when:12:00pm, Hartford, CT venue:Comcast Theatre
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Wednesday, July 15th

SLEEPING BEAUTY

when:11:00am, Wallingford, CT venue:Chevrolet Theatre
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Thursday, July 16th
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New Britain Community Corner

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EarthTalk: Insulating paints

from:EarthTalk


Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

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Exhibition - New and Now Fay Ku

from:New Britain Museum of American Art

Artist Fay Ku’s figurative, narrative, and psychological work explores the complexities of childhood by employing a vivacious cast of characters to partake in what Ku describes...

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The Rita K. Heimann Collection - 150 Years of American Art

from:New Britain Museum of American Art

Manchester, Connecticut collector Rita Heimann shares her passion for American art in The Rita K. Heimann Collection: 150 years of American Art an exhibition featuring an array of...

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The Christopher Hyland Collection of Photography Exhibition

from:New Britain Museum of American Art

The Christopher Hyland Collection of Photography, By Way of These Eyes: The Sublime, Exotic and Familiar.
The work of some of the most diverse and riveting contemporary...

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Connecticut 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events


Connecticut Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
Four on the Fourth, Chester, CT - July 4, 2009
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New Britain 4th of July Fireworks, parades and more - Fourth of July 2009


Fireworks have been a traditional part of the 4th of July celebration ever since 1777 (more 4th of July facts). Start here to find the best New Britain, Connecticut 4th of July...

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OCC Proposed Rate Decrease Approved In Dpuc Draft Decision

New Britain -  On June 15, 2009, the Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) issued a Draft Decision in a rate case for the Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation (CNG)...

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Office Of Consumer Counsel Seeks Revised Draft Decision In ATandT Service Quality Docket

New Britain, CT -- In July, 2008, the Office of Consumer Counsel (OCC) petitioned the Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) to enforce the quality of service regulations for...

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An Invitation to our New Britain Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about New Britain, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

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There is Still Time to Host a Fresh Air Child!

Summer vacation, that special time of year for all children, is not far away and you still have the chance to make it memorable for a child from New York City! Thanks to the many...

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The Boston Breakers and Women’s Professional Soccer Are Coming To CT

from:SoccerPlus Education Center

Boston Breakers And Soccerplus Reds To Play On Memorial Day
New Britain, CT - The Boston Breakers of Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) and the SoccerPlus CT Reds of...

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New Britain Memorial Day Events, Parades and more for New Britain Memorial Day 2009


Memorial Day 2009 is on Monday, May 25th, so make sure you have something to do this year, including barbecues, baseball games, and Memorial Day Parades! Below are some fun...

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Office Of Consumer Counsel Urges Rate Decrease For CNG

New Britain - The State of Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel (OCC) urged the Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) to decrease rates for Connecticut Natural Gas...

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New Britain Connecticut Information: New Britain, Connecticut is part of HARTFORD County. Population for New Britain from the last gathering is 71538. You can view New Britain venues that host many New Britain CT events every year. You can also research New Britain Connecticut homes for sale by visiting our New Britain Connecticut real estate guide. New Britain Connecticut has a latitude of 41.6762 and a longitude of -72.7795. Zip codes in New Britain, CT include 06050 ... more New Britain zips.

NEW BRITAIN DATA CENTER

GENERAL POPULATION

Total Population in New Britain, CT
At the time of the most recent United States Census Survey, the number of people in New Britain, CT was 71,538.

Male Population
At the time of the last full census survey, the number of men in New Britain was 34,257, which represents 47.9 percent of the total for the community (The national average is 49.10%).

Male Population, Married in New Britain, CT
There are an estimated 12,320 married men in the town. 45.7 percent of men over 15 years old in New Britain are married, compared to the national average of 56.70%.

Female Population
The estimated female population in New Britain is 37,281 which is 52.1 of the total population (Compared to the national average of 50.90%).

Female Population, Married in New Britain, Connecticut
There are an estimated 12,106 married women in the community. 40.4 percent of females over the age of 15 are married, compared to the national average of 52.10%.


AGE

Median Age in New Britain, CT
The median age of people living in New Britain, CT was 33.9 at the time of the last full census survey. (The United States average at the time was 35.3)

At that time, the number of people under the age of 5 living in New Britain was 4,754. There were 54,249 people above the age of 18, which represents 75.8 percent of the entire population (compared to the national average of 74.30% ). 15.8 percent of the population (11,282) in the community was 65 years and over, compared to 12.40% nationally.


RACE

One Race Percent in New Britain, CT
At the time of the last census survey, the number of people of one race in New Britain, CT was 68,810.

White Population in New Britain, CT
The estimated White population in the New Britain community is 49,634, which is 69.4 percent of the total population (The U.S. average is 75.10%).

Black Population in New Britain, Connecticut
The estimated Black/African American population is 7,794, which is 10.9 percent of the total population in town (The U.S. average is 12.30%).

American Indian and Alaska Native Population in New Britain, CT
In 2000, the number of American Indians or Alaska Natives in New Britain, CT was 264.

Asian Population in New Britain, Connecticut
At the last survey, the total Asian population in the community was 1,687.

Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Population in New Britain, CT
The number of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders living in New Britain was an estimated 43.

Other/Multiple Races
The number of residents identified as “some other race” was 9,388, while those of “two or more races” was 2,728 at the time of the last census.

Hispanic Population
The Hispanic population in the New Britain community was 19,138, or 26.8 percent of the total population (compared to the national average of 12.50% percent).


HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS

Household Population in New Britain, CT
The household population number in New Britain was 68,467.

Group Quarters Population in New Britain, CT
Group Quarters population in the community was 3,071.

Average Household Size in New Britain, CT
The average household size in New Britain is 2.4 (The average household size in the United States is 2.59).

Average Family Size
The average family size in the community is 3.08 (The average family size in the United States is 3.14).


HOUSING

Total Housing Units in New Britain, CT
At the time of the last census survey, there were 31,164 total housing units in New Britain.

The number of occupied housing units was 28,558, or 91.6 of the total units in town. Of these, 12,191 were owner-occupied (42.7), and 16,367 were renter-occupied (57.3, compared to the national average of 33.80%). There were also 2,606 vacant homes in New Britain at the time of the last complete survey.

Median Home Values in New Britain, Connecticut
The total number of single family, owner occupied homes in the community was 8,423, with a median value in dollars of 96,900.

Monthly Owner Costs in New Britain, CT
For homes with a mortgage, average monthly owner costs were $1,144 (national average was $1,088). For homes without a mortgage in New Britain, average costs per month were $442 (national average was $295).


EDUCATION

High School Graduate or higher
At the time of the last survey, 31,063 people in the community had a high school degree, or 69 of the population (compared to the national average of 80.40%).

Bachelor's Degree or Higher in New Britain, Connecticut
7,447 people in New Britain also had a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which represented 16.6 of the total population (National average was 24.40%).


MISCELLANEOUS

Civilian Veterans in New Britain, CT
The number of Civilian Veterans in New Britain was 5,224, or 9.6 percent of the total population (National average is 12.70%).

Disability Status in New Britain, CT
In 2000, there were 16,374 people in New Britain, CT listed as disabled.

Foreign Born in New Britain, CT
At the time of the last complete survey, there were 29,141 people in New Britain who spoke a language other than English at home. This represented 43.4 of the total population, compared to the national average of 17.90%.


LABOR STATISTICS

Percentage In Labor Force in New Britain, Connecticut
There were 34,886 in the labor force in New Britain at the time of the last complete survey. This represented 62.3 of the total population, compared to the national average of 63.90%. Mean Travel Time to Work in minutes
From the most recent complete survey, the average commute time to work for local residents in New Britain was 20.3 minutes, compared to the national average of 25.5 minutes.

Median Household Income in New Britain, CT
The median household income in the community at the time of the last survey was $34,185. The median household income in the U.S. was $41,994.

Median Family Income in New Britain, CT
In the last complete census survey, the median family income in the community was $41,056. Median family income in the U.S. was 50,046.

Per Capita Income in New Britain, Connecticut
Per capita income in New Britain in the last full census was 18,404. Per capita income in the U.S. was 21,587.

Families below poverty level
According to the most recent survey,families living below the poverty line in New Britain numbered 2,271, or 13.3 percent of the population. The percentage of families in America living below the poverty line was 9.20%.

Individuals below the poverty level in New Britain, CT
Individuals living below the poverty line in the community was 11,278, or 16.4 percent . The percentage of individuals living beneath the poverty level in the country was 12.40%.