Andover, Connecticut

Andover is a rural town in the Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, United States, roughly 10 miles east of Hartford. The population was 3,151 at the 2020 census.

Andover, Connecticut
Town
First Congregational Church (2017)
Seal
Coordinates: 41°43′58″N 72°22′29″W
Country	United States
U.S. state	Connecticut
County	Tolland
Region	Capitol Region
Government
• Type	Selectman-town meeting
• First Selectman	Jonathan P. Zabel (D)
Area
• Total	15.7 sq mi (40.7 km2)
• Land	15.5 sq mi (40.0 km2)
• Water	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2)
Elevation	400 ft (122 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	3,151
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code	06232
Area code(s)	860/959
FIPS code	09-01080
GNIS ID	213382
Website	andoverconnecticut.org

History

Andover was incorporated on May 18, 1848, from Hebron and Coventry. The name is a transfer from Andover, Hampshire, England.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 15.7 square miles (41 km²), of which 15.5 square miles (40 km²) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km²) (1.53%) is water. A number of small streams and rivers flow in Andover, among which are the Hop River, Burnap Brook, Skungamaug River, and Straddle Brook. Andover Lake is located in the southeastern corner of town.[1]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1850	500		—
1860	517		3.4%
1870	461		−10.8%
1880	428		−7.2%
1890	401		−6.3%
1900	385		−4.0%
1910	371		−3.6%
1920	389		4.9%
1930	430		10.5%
1940	560		30.2%
1950	1,034		84.6%
1960	1,771		71.3%
1970	2,099		18.5%
1980	2,144		2.1%
1990	2,540		18.5%
2000	3,036		19.5%
2010	3,303		8.8%
2020	3,151		−4.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

See also: List of Connecticut locations by per capita income

As of the 2010 United States Census Andover had a population of 3,304. The racial composition of the population was 95.9% white, 1.1% black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.5% from some other race and 1.2% reporting two or more race. 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.

At the 2000 census there were 3,036 people, 1,150 households, and 861 families living in the town. The population density was 196.4 inhabitants per square mile (75.8/km²). There were 1,198 housing units at an average density of 77.5 per square mile (29.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.64% White, 0.92% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.69% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.55%.

Of the 1,150 households 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 19.0% of households were one person and 5.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.04.

The age distribution was 27.3% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 34.9% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median household income was $92,822, and the median family income was $45,234. Males had a median income of $21,543 versus $18,167 for females. The per capita income for the town was $30,273. About 2.3% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

Infrastructure

Route 6 runs roughly northwest-southeast through the center of town, connecting Andover to the nearby communities of Windham and Bolton. There is also a library in Andover. Originally opened in 1896, in the Congregational Church Conference House, it was relocated in 1927 to its present location on Long Hill Road.[2]

Points of interest

• Andover Veterans Monument Park is located on Monument Lane in front of the Museum of Andover History. The Agent Orange Monument in memory of those who died because of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War was unveiled on June 5, 2021, at the Andover Veterans Monument Park.
• Museum of Andover History is located in the Old Town Hall on Monument Lane. It traces the history of Andover since 1600.

Education

Andover is home to Andover Elementary School for grades K–6 while grades 7–12 go to R.H.A.M. middle and high schools.

Politics

Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of October 29, 2019
Party		Active Voters	Inactive Voters	Total Voters	Percentage
	Democratic	697	0	697	31.87%
	Republican	614	0	614	28.07%
	Unaffiliated	836	1	837	38.27%
	Minor Parties	39	0	39	1.78%
Total		2,186	1	2,187	100%

Presidential Election Results
Year	Democratic	Republican	Third Parties
2020	50.6% 1,058	47.7% 998	1.7% 35
2016	47.0% 896	46.7% 891	6.3% 121
2012	55.1% 976	43.7% 774	1.2% 22
2008	58.4% 1,090	39.9% 745	1.7% 31
2004	54.4% 980	44.1% 796	1.5% 28
2000	54.9% 871	38.2% 609	6.9% 111
1996	48.5% 711	32.7% 480	18.8% 275
1992	40.0% 634	30.2% 480	29.8% 472
1988	47.5% 604	50.9% 649	1.6% 21
1984	36.5% 435	63.5% 758	0.00% 0
1980	32.5% 374	47.9% 552	19.6% 226
1976	47.8% 487	51.6% 526	0.6% 6
1972	41.3% 446	57.7% 624	1.0% 11
1968	44.0% 419	49.1% 469	6.9% 66
1964	52.3% 556	47.7% 508	0.00% 0
1960	46.6% 391	56.4% 505	0.00% 0
1956	32.7% 240	67.3% 494	0.00% 0

External links

• Town of Andover
• Museum of Andover History