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'''Lisbon''' is a [[New England town|town]] in [[New London County, Connecticut|New London County]], [[Connecticut]], [[United States]]. The population was 4,069 at the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]]. 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|New London County]], [[Connecticut]], [[United States]]. 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.


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|16.6|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|16.3|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and {{convert|0.4|sqmi|km2}} of it (2.29%) is water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|16.6|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|16.3|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.4|sqmi|km2}}, or 2.29%, is water.


The [[Taft Tunnel]] carries the [[Providence and Worcester Railroad]] through the hills along the [[Quinebaug River]].
The [[Taft Tunnel]] carries the [[Providence and Worcester Railroad]] through the hills along the [[Quinebaug River]].
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*[[Anshei Israel Synagogue]] - built in 1936, a rare example of a rural synagogue.
*[[Anshei Israel Synagogue]] - built in 1936, a rare example of a rural synagogue.
*[[Lathrop-Mathewson-Ross House]] - built in 1761, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
*[[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 (Lisbon, Connecticut)|John Palmer House]]


==Notable residents past and present==
==Notable residents==
*[[Elias Perkins]] (1767–1845), [[United States Representative]].
*[[Elias Perkins]] (1767–1845), [[United States House of Representatives|congressman]]
*[[Jeannine Phillips]] (1984–), [[Miss Connecticut USA]] (2006).
*[[Jeannine Phillips]] (1984–), [[Miss Connecticut USA]] (2006)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.lisbonct.com Town of Lisbon official website]
*[http://www.tourism.state.ct.us/tourism_regions/default.asp?region=mysticcountry Mystic Country: The Eastern Regional Tourism District]


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Revision as of 18:12, 25 October 2012

Lisbon, Connecticut
Town
Official seal of Lisbon, Connecticut
Seal
Location within New London County, Connecticut
Location within New London County, Connecticut
CountryUnited States
StateConnecticut
NECTANorwich-New London
RegionSoutheastern Connecticut
Incorporated1786
Government
 • TypeSelectman-town meeting
 • First selectmanThomas W. Sparkman
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
 (2010)[1]
 • Total
4,338
 • Density260/sq mi (100/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
06351
Area code860
FIPS code09-43230
GNIS feature ID0213451
Websitewww.lisbonct.com

Lisbon is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 4,338 at the 2010 census.[1] The town center is also known as the village of Newent. The town school is Lisbon Central School.

Geography

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

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 4,069 people, 1,525 households, and 1,181 families residing 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, 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[2]
Party Active Voters Inactive Voters Total Voters Percentage

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Democratic 798 31 829 31.63%

Template:American politics/party colors/Republican/row

Republican 471 20 491 18.73%

Template:American politics/party colors/Independent/row

Unaffiliated 1,252 49 1,301 49.64%

Template:American politics/party colors/Libertarian/row

Minor Parties 0 0 0 0.0%
Total 2,521 100 2,621 100%

Notable locations

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Notable residents

References

  1. ^ a b "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Lisbon town, New London County, Connecticut". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved October 25, 2012.
  2. ^ "Registration and Party Enrollment Statistics as of October 25, 2005" (PDF). Connecticut Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-09-23. Retrieved 2006-10-02.
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