The 2000 Census showed that Windham County had a population of 109,091 people. This represented 3.2% of the total population of Connecticut, making it the state's 8th most populous county (out of 8 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Windham had a population of 117,518 people. This is an increase of 7.72% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 118,428 | +8.56% | +0.77% since 2009 |
2009 | 117,518 | +7.72% | +0.18% since 2008 |
2008 | 117,311 | +7.53% | +0.56% since 2007 |
2007 | 116,660 | +6.94% | +0.37% since 2006 |
2006 | 116,232 | +6.55% | +0.92% since 2005 |
2005 | 115,172 | +5.57% | +1.08% since 2004 |
2004 | 113,944 | +4.45% | +1.38% since 2003 |
2003 | 112,393 | +3.03% | +1.3% since 2002 |
2002 | 110,950 | +1.7% | +1.04% since 2001 |
2001 | 109,812 | +0.66% | +0.66% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 109,091 | The Last Census |
Windham County had 43,959 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Windham County has a total area<3> of 521 square miles [1,350 km²]. Of this total, 512 square miles [1,328 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (1.67%) being water (8.71 square miles [22.57 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Windham County had a population density of 212.8 people per square mile [82.1 people/km²], making it the state's 7th most densely populated county (out of 8 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Windham County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Windham and the state of Connecticut. Click here for the Windham County QuickFact (QF-09015).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Windham County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Windham | QF-0986790 | 23,733 | 22,857 | 3.83% |
Killingly | QF-0940500 | 17,828 | 16,472 | 8.23% |
Plainfield | QF-0959980 | 15,442 | 14,619 | 5.63% |
Putnam | QF-0962710 | 9,307 | 9,002 | 3.39% |
Thompson | QF-0975870 | 9,249 | 8,878 | 4.18% |
Woodstock | QF-0988190 | 8,220 | 7,221 | 13.83% |
Brooklyn | QF-0909190 | 7,977 | 7,173 | 11.21% |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Windham County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
New London | QF-09011 | S | 266,830 | 259,088 | 2.99% |
Tolland | QF-09013 | W | 150,461 | 136,364 | 10.34% |
Worcester (MA) | QF-25027 | N | 803,701 | 750,963 | 7.02% |
Kent (RI) | QF-44003 | E | 168,752 | 167,090 | 0.99% |
Providence (RI) | QF-44007 | E | 627,690 | 621,602 | 0.98% |
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