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Trumbull is a town located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region and borders the cities of Bridgeport and Shelton, as well as the towns of Stratford, Fairfield, Easton, and Monroe. Trumbull was the home of the Golden Hill Paugussett Indian Nation for thousands of years before the English settlement was made in 1639. The town was named after Jonathan Trumbull (1710–1785), a merchant, patriot, and statesman, at its incorporation in 1797. Aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky lived in Trumbull during his active years when he designed, built, and flew fixed-wing aircraft and put the helicopter into mass production for the first time.

The area comprising the town of Trumbull was occupied by the Paugusset Indian nation for thousands of years before English colonists arrived here during the Great Migration from England and established the town of Stratford, Connecticut, in 1639.

In 1725, Stratford residents living in the northern part of the town petitioned the Colony of Connecticut to establish their separate village. They wished to call their new village Nickol's Farms, after the family who lived in its center. However, the Colony named it Unity instead. The village of Unity merged with the village to its west called Long Hill (organized in 1740), to form the town of "North Stratford" in 1744.

In the late 1780s, North Stratford began to petition the Connecticut General Assembly seeking independence from Stratford. The Assembly finally granted full town rights in October 1797 and named the new town after Jonathan Trumbull (1710–1785), a merchant, patriot, statesman, and slave owner when it was incorporated in 1797. Aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky lived in Trumbull during his active years when he designed, built, and flew fixed-wing aircraft and put the helicopter into mass production for the first time.

The Pequonnock River is the only major waterway in Trumbull, beginning northwest of Old Mine Park at the Monroe border and flowing southeasterly through the Pequonnock River Valley State Park, Trumbull Center, and Twin Brooks Park. The river leaves Trumbull and continues into Beardsley Park in Bridgeport.

Major bodies of water include Canoe Brook Lake, Pinewood Lake, Tashua Hills Golf Club Pond, and the six Twin Brooks Park ponds. Minor bodies of water include Curtiss (Secret) Pond, Dogwood Lake, Frog Pond, Kaatz Pond, Kaechele Pond, Porters Pond, Thrush Wood Lake, and Unity Park Pond.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 23.5 square miles (61 km²), of which 23.3 square miles (60 km²) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km²), or 1.0%, is water. According to the U.S. Geological Survey in 1986, the lowest point in town is approximately 40 feet (12 m) above sea level at Beach Park. The highest point is the top of Monitor Hill at 615 feet (187 m) above sea level.

According to the U.S. Geological Society, at 615 ft Monitor Hill (Tashua Hill) in Trumbull is the highest coastal point on the east coast of the United States. It is marked with a plaque on Monitor Hill Road.

In terms of health and wellness, Trumbull places a strong emphasis on the well-being of its residents. St. Vincent's Medical Center and Park Avenue Medical Center provide comprehensive medical services, ensuring residents have access to quality healthcare. The town boasts several parks and recreational areas, including the Pequonnock River Valley, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities and promoting a healthy lifestyle. The Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA provides comprehensive fitness programs, including MS Yoga classes. Fitness enthusiasts can visit The J Fitness for personalized workout plans. Escapology Escape Room offers a unique way to engage in mental wellness activities. KAR Pilates offers specialized Pilates classes for all skill levels.

Top sites in Trumbull, CT are Twin Brooks Park, Trumbull Mall, and Indian Ledge Park.

Population: 36,827 (2023). ZIP code: 06611. Area codes: 203, 475. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Area: 23.5 sq mi (60.9 km²).

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What is Trumbull, CT famous for?

Trumbull was the home of the Golden Hill Paugussett Indian Nation for thousands of years before the English settlement was made in 1639. The town was named after Jonathan Trumbull (1710–1785), a merchant, patriot, and statesman, at its incorporation in 1797. Aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky lived in Trumbull during his active years when he designed, built, and flew fixed-wing aircraft and put the helicopter into mass production for the first time.

How safe is Trumbull, CT?

The crime rate in Trumbull is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 19 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Trumbull is 1 in 51. Based on FBI crime data, Trumbull is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Connecticut, Trumbull has a crime rate that is higher than 85% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

What are the demographics of Trumbull, CT?

With 37,269 people, Trumbull is the 27th most populated city in the state of Connecticut out of 169 cities. The largest Trumbull racial/ethnic groups are White (79.5%) followed by Asian (8.8%) and Hispanic (5.3%). In 2022, the median household income of Trumbull households was $153,846. Trumbull households made slightly more than Bridgewater households ($149,643) and Burlington households ($148,696). However, 3.2% of Trumbull families live in poverty. The median age for Trumbull residents is 42.7 years old.

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Town of Trumbull

Neighborhood Scout

Connecticut Demographics

Twin Brooks Park

Trumbull Mall

Indian Ledge Park

St. Vincent's Medical Center

Park Avenue Medical Center

Pequonnock River Valley

Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA

J Fitness

Escapology

KAR Pilates

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