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| official_name = Lisbon, Connecticut
| name = Lisbon, Connecticut
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| official_name = Town of Lisbon
| settlement_type = [[New England town|Town]]
| settlement_type = [[New England town|Town]]
| image_skyline = Newent Congregational Church, Lisbon CT.jpg
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| subdivision_type = Country
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| subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Connecticut]]
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|subdivision_type2 = County
| subdivision_type2 = [[County (United States)|County]]
|subdivision_name2 = [[New London County, Connecticut|New London]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[New London County, Connecticut|New London]]
| subdivision_type3 = Metropolitan area
| subdivision_type3 = [[Councils of governments in Connecticut|Region]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[New London County, Connecticut|New London]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut|Southeastern CT]]
| established_title = Incorporated
| established_title = Incorporated
| established_date = 1786
| established_date = 1786
| government_type = [[Board of selectmen|Selectman-town meeting]]
| government_type = [[Board of selectmen|Selectman-town meeting]]
| leader_title = First selectman
| leader_title = First selectman
| leader_name = Thomas W. Sparkman (R)<ref>{{cite web|title=Board of Selectmen|url=http://www.lisbonct.com/board_selectman.php|website=Town of Lisbon|accessdate=16 September 2015}}</ref>
| leader_name = Thomas W. Sparkman (R)<ref>{{cite web|title=Board of Selectmen|url=http://www.lisbonct.com/board_selectman.php|website=Town of Lisbon|access-date=September 16, 2015}}</ref>
| leader_title2 = Selectman
| leader_title2 = Selectman
| leader_name2 = Robert T. Browne, Sr. (R)
| leader_name2 = Robert T. Browne, Sr. (R)
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| elevation_m = 100
| elevation_m = 100
| elevation_ft = 328
| elevation_ft = 328
| population_footnotes = <ref name="Census 2010"/>
| population_footnotes = <ref name="Census 2020"/>
| population_total = 4338
| population_total = 4195
| population_as_of = 2010
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_density_km2 = auto
| timezone = [[Eastern Standard Time Zone|Eastern]]
| timezone = [[Eastern Standard Time Zone|Eastern]]
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| postal_code_type = ZIP code
| postal_code_type = [[ZIP Code]]
| postal_code = 06351
| postal_code = 06351
| area_code = [[Area code 860|860]]
| area_code = [[Area codes 860 and 959|860/959]]
| blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
| blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
| blank_info = 09-43230
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'''Lisbon''' is a [[New England town|town]] in [[New London County, Connecticut|New London County]], [[Connecticut]], [[United States]], {{convert|7.3|mi}} by road northeast of [[Norwich, Connecticut|Norwich]]. The population was 4,338 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov| title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Lisbon town, New London County, Connecticut| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=October 25, 2012}}</ref> The town center is also known as the village of Newent. The town school is Lisbon Central School.
'''Lisbon''' is a [[New England town|town]] in [[New London County, Connecticut]], United States, {{convert|7.3|mi}} by road northeast of [[Norwich, Connecticut|Norwich]]. The town is part of the [[Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut|Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region]]. The population was 4,195 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census 2020">{{Cite web| url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0600000US0901143230| title=Census - Geography Profile: Lisbon town, New London County, Connecticut| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| access-date=December 17, 2021}}</ref> The town center is also known as the village of Newent. The town school is Lisbon Central School.
Lisbon has one of the weakest municipal identity foundations in Connecticut.{{How|date=March 2017}} Its only postal code, 06351, is [[Jewett City, Connecticut]], which is a village of the town of [[Griswold, Connecticut]] and encompasses all of Lisbon and Griswold.
Its only postal code, 06351, is [[Jewett City, Connecticut]], which is a village of the town of [[Griswold, Connecticut]] and encompasses all of Lisbon and Griswold.


==History==
==History==
The town incorporated from Norwich in 1786.<ref>[https://connecticuthistory.org/towns-page/lisbon/ Connecticut History: Lisbon], accessed 5 Nov 2017</ref> The community was named after [[Lisbon]], the capital of Portugal.<ref>{{cite book|title=The Connecticut Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qoEyAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA332|year=1903|publisher=Connecticut Magazine Company|page=332}}</ref>
The town incorporated from Norwich in 1786.<ref>[https://connecticuthistory.org/towns-page/lisbon/ Connecticut History: Lisbon], accessed November 5, 2017</ref> The community was named after [[Lisbon]], the capital of Portugal.<ref>{{cite book|title=The Connecticut Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qoEyAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA332|year=1903|publisher=Connecticut Magazine Company|page=332}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==

{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|1820= 1159
|1820= 1159
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|2000= 4069
|2000= 4069
|2010= 4338
|2010= 4338
|2020= 4195
|estyear=2014
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|estimate=4342
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2014">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014|accessdate=June 4, 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150523034651/https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014.html|archivedate=May 23, 2015}}</ref>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}
}}
{{See also|List of Connecticut locations by per capita income}}
{{See also|List of Connecticut locations by per capita income}}
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 4,069 people, 1,525 households, and 1,181 families living in the town. The [[population density]] was 250.3 people per square mile (96.6/km²). There were 1,563 housing units at an average density of 96.1 per square mile (37.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.71% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.32% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.42% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.47% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.37% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.72% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.57% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 4,069 people, 1,525 households, and 1,181 families living in the town. The population density was {{convert|250.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,563 housing units at an average density of {{convert|96.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 96.71% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.32% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.42% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.47% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.37% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.72% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.57% of the population.


There were 1,525 households out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.03.
There were 1,525 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.03.


In the town, the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $55,149, and the median income for a family was $61,888. Males had a median income of $40,043 versus $25,833 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $22,476. About 1.8% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $55,149, and the median income for a family was $61,888. Males had a median income of $40,043 versus $25,833 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $22,476. About 1.8% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.
{| class=wikitable
{| class=wikitable
! colspan = 6 | Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of October 25, 2005<ref>{{cite web|title=Registration and Party Enrollment Statistics as of October 25, 2005 |publisher=Connecticut Secretary of State |format=PDF |accessdate=2006-10-02 |url=http://www.sots.ct.gov/ElectionsServices/lists/2005OctRegEnrollStats.pdf |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060923151511/http://www.sots.ct.gov/ElectionsServices/lists/2005OctRegEnrollStats.pdf |archivedate=September 23, 2006 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
! colspan = 6 | Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of October 25, 2005<ref>{{cite web|title=Registration and Party Enrollment Statistics as of October 25, 2005 |publisher=Connecticut Secretary of State |format=PDF |access-date=October 2, 2006 |url=http://www.sots.ct.gov/ElectionsServices/lists/2005OctRegEnrollStats.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060923151511/http://www.sots.ct.gov/ElectionsServices/lists/2005OctRegEnrollStats.pdf |archive-date=September 23, 2006 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
|-
! colspan = 2 | Party
! colspan = 2 | Party
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! Percentage
! Percentage
|-
|-
{{party color|Democratic Party (United States)}}
| {{party color cell|Democratic Party (United States)}}
| [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align = center | 798
| align = center | 798
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| align = center | 31.63%
| align = center | 31.63%
|-
|-
{{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}
| {{party color cell|Republican Party (United States)}}
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align = center | 471
| align = center | 471
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| align = center | 18.73%
| align = center | 18.73%
|-
|-
{{party color|Independent Party (United States)}}
| {{party color cell|Independent Party (United States)}}
| Unaffiliated
| [[Independent voter|Unaffiliated]]
| align = center | 1,252
| align = center | 1,252
| align = center | 49
| align = center | 49
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| align = center | 49.64%
| align = center | 49.64%
|-
|-
{{party color|Libertarian Party (United States)}}
| {{party color cell|Libertarian Party (United States)}}
| Minor Parties
| Minor Parties
| align = center | 0
| align = center | 0
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===Listed on the National Register of Historic Places===
===Listed on the National Register of Historic Places===

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*[[Andrew Clark House]] - built in 1740, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
*[[Anshei Israel Synagogue]] - built in 1936, a rare example of a rural synagogue.
*[[Andrew Clark House]] – built in 1740, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
*[[Lathrop-Mathewson-Ross House]] - built in 1761, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
*[[Anshei Israel Synagogue]] – built in 1936, a rare example of a rural synagogue.
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*[[Lathrop-Mathewson-Ross House]] – built in 1761, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
*[[John Palmer House (Lisbon, Connecticut)|John Palmer House]]
*[[John Palmer House (Lisbon, Connecticut)|John Palmer House]]
*[[Taft Tunnel]]- Built in 1837, Taft Tunnel is the oldest railroad tunnel in America and continues to serve a line of the Providence and Worcester Railroad.
*[[Taft Tunnel]] – Built in 1837, Taft Tunnel is the oldest railroad tunnel in America and continues to serve a line of the Providence and Worcester Railroad.


==Notable people==
==Notable people==

*[[Elias Perkins]] (1767–1845), [[United States House of Representatives|congressman]]
* [[Elias Perkins]] (1767–1845), [[United States House of Representatives|congressman]]
*Jeannine Phillips (1984–), [[Miss Connecticut USA]] (2006)
* Jeannine Phillips (born 1984), [[Miss Connecticut USA]] (2006)
* [[John D. Read]] (1814-1864), [[Abolitionist]]


==References==
==References==
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{{Connecticut}}
{{Connecticut}}
{{New London County, Connecticut}}
{{New London County, Connecticut}}
{{Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut}}


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[[Category:Towns in Connecticut]]
[[Category:Towns in Connecticut]]
[[Category:1786 establishments in Connecticut]]
[[Category:1786 establishments in Connecticut]]
[[Category:Towns in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut]]

Latest revision as of 21:11, 28 April 2024

Lisbon, Connecticut
Town
Town of Lisbon
Newent Congregational Church
Newent Congregational Church
Official seal of Lisbon, Connecticut
Seal
Lisbon's location within New London County and Connecticut
Map
Map
Map
Coordinates: 41°36′14″N 72°00′42″W / 41.60389°N 72.01167°W / 41.60389; -72.01167
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyNew London
RegionSoutheastern CT
Incorporated1786
Government
 • TypeSelectman-town meeting
 • First selectmanThomas W. Sparkman (R)[1]
 • SelectmanRobert T. Browne, Sr. (R)
 • SelectmanWilliam C. Surfus (D)
Area
 • Total
16.6 sq mi (43.0 km2)
 • Land16.3 sq mi (42.1 km2)
 • Water0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2)
Elevation
328 ft (100 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
4,195
 • Density250/sq mi (98/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code
06351
Area code(s)860/959
FIPS code09-43230
GNIS feature ID0213451
Websitewww.lisbonct.com

Lisbon is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States, 7.3 miles (11.7 km) by road northeast of Norwich. The town is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 4,195 at the 2020 census.[2] The town center is also known as the village of Newent. The town school is Lisbon Central School. Its only postal code, 06351, is Jewett City, Connecticut, which is a village of the town of Griswold, Connecticut and encompasses all of Lisbon and Griswold.

History

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The town incorporated from Norwich in 1786.[3] The community was named after Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.[4]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 16.6 square miles (43 km2), of which 16.3 square miles (42 km2) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), or 2.29%, is water.

The Taft Tunnel carries the Providence and Worcester Railroad through the hills along the Quinebaug River.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18201,159—
1850938—
18601,26234.5%
1870502−60.2%
188063025.5%
1890548−13.0%
190069727.2%
191082418.2%
19208675.2%
19301,09726.5%
19401,1313.1%
19501,28213.4%
19602,01957.5%
19702,80839.1%
19803,27916.8%
19903,79015.6%
20004,0697.4%
20104,3386.6%
20204,195−3.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
See also: List of Connecticut locations by per capita income

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 4,069 people, 1,525 households, and 1,181 families living in the town. The population density was 250.3 inhabitants per square mile (96.6/km2). There were 1,563 housing units at an average density of 96.1 per square mile (37.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.71% White, 0.32% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 1,525 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $55,149, and the median income for a family was $61,888. Males had a median income of $40,043 versus $25,833 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,476. About 1.8% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.

Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of October 25, 2005[7]
Party Active Voters Inactive Voters Total Voters Percentage
Democratic 798 31 829 31.63%
Republican 471 20 491 18.73%
Unaffiliated 1,252 49 1,301 49.64%
Minor Parties 0 0 0 0.0%
Total 2,521 100 2,621 100%

Notable locations

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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

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Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "Board of Selectmen". Town of Lisbon. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Census - Geography Profile: Lisbon town, New London County, Connecticut". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
  3. ^ Connecticut History: Lisbon, accessed November 5, 2017
  4. ^ The Connecticut Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly. Connecticut Magazine Company. 1903. p. 332.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  7. ^ "Registration and Party Enrollment Statistics as of October 25, 2005" (PDF). Connecticut Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 23, 2006. Retrieved October 2, 2006.
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