Crystal Lake, Connecticut
Crystal Lake | |
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 Ellington's town beach, Sandy Beach | |
 Location in Tolland County and the state of Connecticut | |
| Coordinates: 41°56′41″N 72°22′24″W / 41.9448°N 72.3734°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| Town | Ellington |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.1 sq mi (21 km2) |
| • Land | 7.8 sq mi (20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.78 km2) |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 1,945 |
| • Density | 250/sq mi (96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 06029 |
| Area code | 860 |
| FIPS code | 09-18220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2377812[1] |
Crystal Lake is a village,[2] census-designated place, and part of the town of Ellington, in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2020 census, Crystal Lake had a population of 2,152.[3] The CDP includes an eponymous lake.[4]
Geography
The CDP is home to Crystal Lake, a 187-acre (76 ha) lake that straddles the border between Ellington and Stafford.[5] Most of the lake shore is occupied by private residences, but there is a small public beach called Sandy Beach on the southern side of the lake. The lake has an average depth of 20 feet (6.1 m), a maximum depth of 50 feet (15 m)[6] and an elevation of 637 feet (194 m).[1]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 20.9 km2 (8.1 mi2), of which 20.2 km2 (7.8 mi2) is land and 0.7 km2 (0.3 mi2) (3.35%) is water.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Crystal Lake had a population of 2,152. The median age was 42.5 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 16.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 98.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 96.8 males age 18 and over.[7][8]
There were 783 households in Crystal Lake, of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 66.0% were married-couple households, 13.5% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 15.6% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[7]
There were 887 housing units, of which 11.7% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 16.3%.[7]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[9]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,914 | 88.9% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 59 | 2.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 17 | 0.8% |
| Two or more races | 121 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 55 | 2.6% |
2000 census
As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 1,459 people, 552 households, and 421 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 72.2/km2 (187.1/mi2). There were 634 housing units at an average density of 31.4/km2 (81.3/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.67% White, 0.41% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.82% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.
There were 552 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 34.3% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.6 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $61,897, and the median income for a family was $69,375. Males had a median income of $46,393 versus $36,944 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,645. About 5.6% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Crystal Lake
- ^ Principal Communities in Connecticut, Dept. of Economic and Community Development
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ^ "Crystal Lake (lake)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Crystal Lake, Ellington - 2013". Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
- ^ "Crystal Lake". Crystal Lake Association. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
- ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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