Deep River (formerly known as Saybrook) is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 4,610 at the 2000 census. The town center is also designated by the U.S. Census Bureau as a census-designated place (CDP). Deep River is part of what the locals call the "Tri-town Area" made up of Deep River, Chester, and Essex, Connecticut.
Every year on the third Saturday in July, Deep River hosts the Deep River Ancient Muster. It is the largest one day gathering of fife and drum corps in the world.[citation needed]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 14.2 square miles (36.7 km²), of which, 13.6 square miles (35.1 km²) of it is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²) of it (4.30%) is water. The CDP has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.1 km²) of which 4.38% is water.
Principal communities
- Deep River center
- Winthrop
History
Towns created from Deep River
Keyboard Lake, from an early postcard
Saybrook Colony along the mouth of the Connecticut River was one of the early settlements in the area. Several towns broke off and incorporated separately over the course of time. The towns which were created from parts of Saybrook Colony are listed below.
Points of interest
These sites in town are on the National Register of Historic Places:
- Deep River Freight Station – 152 River St.; since December 21, 1994
- Deep River Town Hall – Connecticut Route 80 and Connecticut Route 9A; since January 1, 1976
- DORIS (Sailing yacht) – Connecticut River off River Rd.; since May 31, 1984
- Pratt, Read and Company Factory Complex – Main St. between Bridge and Spring Sts. and 5 Bridge St.; since August 30, 1984
- Thomas Lyman House – Middlefield Rd.; since November 20, 1975
Demographics
Historical population of
Deep River [1] |
| 1970 |
3,690 |
| 1980 |
3,994 |
| 1990 |
4,332 |
| 2000 |
4,610 |
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 4,610 people, 1,824 households, and 1,262 families residing in the town. The population density was 340.1 people per square mile (131.4/km²). There were 1,910 housing units at an average density of 140.9/sq mi (54.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.56% White, 2.41% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.04% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.95% of the population.
There were 1,824 households out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the town the population was spread out with 24.3% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $51,677, and the median income for a family was $62,260. Males had a median income of $46,268 versus $32,454 for females. The per capita income for the town was $32,604. About 3.9% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.
CDP
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,470 people, 1,023 households, and 652 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 364.0/km² (943.2/sq mi). There were 1,077 housing units at an average density of 411.3/sq mi (158.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.19% White, 3.72% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.94% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.81% of the population.
There were 1,023 households out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.84.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $44,680, and the median income for a family was $51,685. Males had a median income of $42,958 versus $30,880 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $27,261. About 3.9% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.
| Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of October 25, 2005[2] |
| Party |
Active Voters |
Inactive Voters |
Total Voters |
Percentage |
| |
Democratic |
909 |
33 |
942 |
29.17% |
| |
Republican |
651 |
31 |
682 |
21.12% |
| |
Unaffiliated |
1,527 |
71 |
1,598 |
49.49% |
| |
Minor Parties |
7 |
0 |
7 |
0.22% |
| Total |
3,049 |
135 |
3,229 |
100% |
Education
Deep River, Chester, CT, and Essex, CT make up Regional School District #4. Deep River is home to Deep River Elementary School, serving grades K-6. John Winthrop Middle School and Valley Regional High School, serve students for grades 7-8 and 9-12, and are located on Warsaw Street and Kelsey Hill Road, respectively.
Notable residents
References
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Registration and Party Enrollment Statistics as of October 25, 2005" (PDF). Connecticut Secretary of State. http://www.sots.ct.gov/ElectionsServices/lists/2005OctRegEnrollStats.pdf. Retrieved 2006-10-02.
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