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Saturday, July 4th

The Summer Show

when:11:00am, Simsbury, CT venue:Arts Exclusive Gallery

The Entertainment of Strangers

when:12:00pm, Simsbury, CT from:Phelps Tavern Museum
Sunday, July 5th

The Summer Show

when:11:00am, Simsbury, CT venue:Arts Exclusive Gallery
Monday, July 6th

The Summer Show

when:11:00am, Simsbury, CT venue:Arts Exclusive Gallery
Tuesday, July 7th

The Summer Show

when:11:00am, Simsbury, CT venue:Arts Exclusive Gallery

The Entertainment of Strangers

when:12:00pm, Simsbury, CT from:Phelps Tavern Museum
Wednesday, July 8th

Local Tickets

Tuesday, July 7th Sunday, July 12th

VANS WARPED TOUR

when:12:00pm, Hartford, CT venue:Comcast Theatre
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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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Simsbury Library Offers Eight Free Workshops For Job Seekers In July

from:Simsbury Public Library

Simsbury,CT---The Simsbury Public Library’s Business Resource Center will offer a series of free business workshops for job seekers during the month of July. The programs are a...

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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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Co-Communications Earns Ten Big W Awards and Three Mercury Awards

Full-service marketing and public relations firm recognized by Ad Club of Westchester and Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
Simsbury, CT -- Co-Communications,...

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The Peter M. Bakker Charity Golf Tournament

A Charity Golf Tournament Hosted by The Peter M. Bakker Agency of Simsbury and New Hartford, CT. The Peter M.Bakker Agency, Inc. was established in 1974 to provide insurance...

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Life Aboard the U.S.S. Nautilus

from:Simsbury Public Library

The Simsbury Public Library is proud to present "Life Aboard the U.S.S. Nautilus."
Join Navy veterans Al Charrette and Jack Kurrus as they tell stories and...

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The Mayocks To Perform Free Concert At Simsbury Farmers Market

Simsbury, CT - The Mayocks (www.themayocks.com) will perform a free concert as part of the Simsbury Farmers Market Series (www.simsburyfarmmarket.com) at Simsmore Square,...

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An Invitation to our West Simsbury Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about West Simsbury, 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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Brian Dolzani And Dan Redding Kick Of 2nd Annual Simsbury Farmers Market Music Series

Brian Dolzani and Dan Redding will kick of the Simsbury Farmers Market Music Series. The Market, which runs each Thursday until October 22, 2009, will feature a variety of...

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Canton Intermediate School Musicians Recognized.

from:Canton Parents for Music


On May 20, 2009, Canton Intermediate School (CIS) submitted a CD containing performances by the Sixth Grade Band, Jazz Combo, Jazz Band, and Wind Ensemble to the "Band...

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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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Networking Secrets Revealed At The Library

from:Simsbury Public Library


Hartford County, CT –The Simsbury Public Library will host a free business workshop, “The Motivated Networker: the secret to follow-up and other tips to get more success from...

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Free Program on the Impact of the Stimulus Bill on Business

from:Simsbury Public Library

Simsbury, CT -- The Simsbury Public Library will host a free business workshop, “The Impact of the Stimulus Bill (ARRA) on Your Small Business” with representatives from the...

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West Simsbury Connecticut Information: West Simsbury, Connecticut is part of HARTFORD County. Population for West Simsbury from the last gathering is 2395. You can view West Simsbury venues that host many West Simsbury CT events every year. You can also research West Simsbury Connecticut homes for sale by visiting our West Simsbury Connecticut real estate guide. West Simsbury Connecticut has a latitude of 41.8677 and a longitude of -72.8601. Zip codes in West Simsbury, CT include 06092 ... more West Simsbury zips.

WEST SIMSBURY DATA CENTER

GENERAL POPULATION

Total Population in West Simsbury, CT
At the time of the most recent United States Census Survey, the number of people in West Simsbury, CT was 2,395.

Male Population
At the time of the last full census survey, the number of men in West Simsbury was 1,145, which represents 47.8 percent of the total for the community (The national average is 49.10%).

Male Population, Married in West Simsbury, CT
There are an estimated 602 married men in the town. 76.5 percent of men over 15 years old in West Simsbury are married, compared to the national average of 56.70%.

Female Population
The estimated female population in West Simsbury is 1,250 which is 52.2 of the total population (Compared to the national average of 50.90%).

Female Population, Married in West Simsbury, Connecticut
There are an estimated 656 married women in the community. 69.8 percent of females over the age of 15 are married, compared to the national average of 52.10%.


AGE

Median Age in West Simsbury, CT
The median age of people living in West Simsbury, CT was 42.5 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 West Simsbury was 149. There were 1,656 people above the age of 18, which represents 69.1 percent of the entire population (compared to the national average of 74.30% ). 18.7 percent of the population (447) in the community was 65 years and over, compared to 12.40% nationally.


RACE

One Race Percent in West Simsbury, CT
At the time of the last census survey, the number of people of one race in West Simsbury, CT was 2,376.

White Population in West Simsbury, CT
The estimated White population in the West Simsbury community is 2,313, which is 96.6 percent of the total population (The U.S. average is 75.10%).

Black Population in West Simsbury, Connecticut
The estimated Black/African American population is 16, which is 0.7 percent of the total population in town (The U.S. average is 12.30%).

American Indian and Alaska Native Population in West Simsbury, CT
In 2000, the number of American Indians or Alaska Natives in West Simsbury, CT was 1.

Asian Population in West Simsbury, Connecticut
At the last survey, the total Asian population in the community was 43.

Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Population in West Simsbury, CT
The number of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders living in West Simsbury was an estimated 1.

Other/Multiple Races
The number of residents identified as “some other race” was 2, while those of “two or more races” was 19 at the time of the last census.

Hispanic Population
The Hispanic population in the West Simsbury community was 13, or 0.5 percent of the total population (compared to the national average of 12.50% percent).


HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS

Household Population in West Simsbury, CT
The household population number in West Simsbury was 2,220.

Group Quarters Population in West Simsbury, CT
Group Quarters population in the community was 175.

Average Household Size in West Simsbury, CT
The average household size in West Simsbury is 2.98 (The average household size in the United States is 2.59).

Average Family Size
The average family size in the community is 3.2 (The average family size in the United States is 3.14).


HOUSING

Total Housing Units in West Simsbury, CT
At the time of the last census survey, there were 763 total housing units in West Simsbury.

The number of occupied housing units was 745, or 97.6 of the total units in town. Of these, 675 were owner-occupied (90.6), and 70 were renter-occupied (9.4, compared to the national average of 33.80%). There were also 18 vacant homes in West Simsbury at the time of the last complete survey.

Median Home Values in West Simsbury, Connecticut
The total number of single family, owner occupied homes in the community was 650, with a median value in dollars of 275,800.

Monthly Owner Costs in West Simsbury, CT
For homes with a mortgage, average monthly owner costs were $1,966 (national average was $1,088). For homes without a mortgage in West Simsbury, average costs per month were $674 (national average was $295).


EDUCATION

High School Graduate or higher
At the time of the last survey, 1,476 people in the community had a high school degree, or 94 of the population (compared to the national average of 80.40%).

Bachelor's Degree or Higher in West Simsbury, Connecticut
952 people in West Simsbury also had a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which represented 60.6 of the total population (National average was 24.40%).


MISCELLANEOUS

Civilian Veterans in West Simsbury, CT
The number of Civilian Veterans in West Simsbury was 232, or 14.4 percent of the total population (National average is 12.70%).

Disability Status in West Simsbury, CT
In 2000, there were 153 people in West Simsbury, CT listed as disabled.

Foreign Born in West Simsbury, CT
At the time of the last complete survey, there were 196 people in West Simsbury who spoke a language other than English at home. This represented 9.3 of the total population, compared to the national average of 17.90%.


LABOR STATISTICS

Percentage In Labor Force in West Simsbury, Connecticut
There were 933 in the labor force in West Simsbury at the time of the last complete survey. This represented 55.3 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 West Simsbury was 24.4 minutes, compared to the national average of 25.5 minutes.

Median Household Income in West Simsbury, CT
The median household income in the community at the time of the last survey was $95,023. The median household income in the U.S. was $41,994.

Median Family Income in West Simsbury, CT
In the last complete census survey, the median family income in the community was $107,463. Median family income in the U.S. was 50,046.

Per Capita Income in West Simsbury, Connecticut
Per capita income in West Simsbury in the last full census was 39,887. 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 West Simsbury numbered 0, or 0 percent of the population. The percentage of families in America living below the poverty line was 9.20%.

Individuals below the poverty level in West Simsbury, CT
Individuals living below the poverty line in the community was 28, or 1.3 percent . The percentage of individuals living beneath the poverty level in the country was 12.40%.