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Windsor Locks, CT

Windsor Locks is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region. As of the 2020 census, its population was 12,613. It is the site of Bradley International Airport, which serves the Greater Hartford-Springfield region and occupies approximately a third of the town. Windsor Locks is also the site of the New England Air Museum.

Located beside the Connecticut River and equidistant from the densely populated cities of Springfield, Massachusetts, and Hartford, Connecticut, Windsor Locks is named for a set of canal locks that opened in 1829. Windsor Locks is situated just south of the first large falls in the Connecticut River, the Enfield Falls, which is the head of navigation (the farthest point that seagoing vessels can reach) of the Connecticut River. The Enfield Falls Canal circumvents the Enfield Falls and its nearby shallows.

Originally part of Windsor, Windsor Locks broke off into its settlement in 1854 named after the thriving Enfield Locks going around Enfield Falls which opened in 1829. Bradley International Airport opened as a military base in 1940 and opened to civilian use in 1947. In 1967 the town boundary was altered due to the opening of the Bradley Airport Connector. The town boundary between Windsor Locks and Windsor changed several times and currently sits with Windsor Locks on the westbound side and Windsor on the eastbound side of the median of CT Route 20.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 9.4 square miles (24.3 km²), of which 9.0 square miles (23.4 km²) is land and 0.35 square miles (0.9 km²), or 3.65%, is water.

Windsor Locks places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Hartford HealthCare HealthCenter offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Anytime Fitness and Planet Fitness offer comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. For fitness enthusiasts, Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness provides comprehensive gym facilities and classes. Yoga lovers can enjoy sessions at Hartford Sweat, which offers a range of yoga and hot yoga classes. For those seeking relaxation, Innovative Wellness Center offers massage therapy and holistic treatments. Enfield Chiropractic provides chiropractic care and wellness advice.

Top Sites in Windsor Locks, CT are the New England Air Museum, Vintage Radio & Communications Museum of CT, and Connecticut Trolley Museum.

Population: 12,613 (2020). ZIP Codes: 06096. Area codes: 860, 959. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Area: 9.4 sq mi (24.3 km²).

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Is Windsor Locks, CT a good place to live?

Windsor Locks is in Hartford County. Living in Windsor Locks offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Windsor Locks and residents tend to be liberal.

What are the demographics of Windsor Locks, CT?

With 12,529 people, Windsor Locks is the 85th most populated city in the state of Connecticut out of 169 cities. The largest Windsor Locks racial/ethnic groups are White (74.4%) followed by Hispanic (6.9%) and Asian (6.8%). In 2022, the median household income of Windsor Locks households was $85,570. Windsor Locks households made slightly more than Manchester households ($85,048) and Brooklyn households ($84,816). However, 7.5% of Windsor Locks families live in poverty.

What county is Windsor Locks, CT?

Windsor Locks is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region. As of the 2020 census, its population was 12,613. It is the site of Bradley International Airport, which serves the Greater Hartford-Springfield region and occupies approximately a third of the town. Windsor Locks is also the site of the New England Air Museum.

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Town of Windsor Locks

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CT Demographics

New England Air Museum

Vintage Radio & Communications Museum of CT

Connecticut Trolley Museum

Hartford HealthCare HealthCenter

Anytime Fitness

Planet Fitness

Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness

Hartford Sweat

Innovative Wellness Center

Enfield Chiropractic 

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