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'Collinsville' is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 2,686 at the 2000 census.
Collinsville is located in the southeastern part of Canton, CT and was built around The Collins Company axe factory, a world renowned manufacturer of edge tools, such as; axes, machetes, picks and knives. Their machetes were the brand of choice in South America. Collins tools were used almost exclusively for the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railroad and axes and picks made their way across the country to be used in the California Gold Rush. Admiral Peary carried Collins tools to the North Pole.
Typical of New England mills, the Collins Company axe factory was sited on a river and their production was powered by utilizing the water's strength to turn turbines and power machines. The numerous old buildings ramble along the riverbanks intertwined by an intricate maze of sluices that run throughout the site. The company closed its doors in 1966, but the factory buildings are now home to an eclectic mixture of tenants, including antiques, office, artists, woodworkers and a dance studio. The ambiance of Main Street reflects period architecture with ornate details from the turn of the century.
For more information/photos about Collinsville and the factory, please go to: http://www.visitcollinsville.com[1]
Collinsville hosts an annual Halloween parade in the historic town. The 2007 parade will be held on Saturday, October 27th at 7pm. Children's activities begin at 6pm. To learn more about the event, go to http://www.collinsvillehalloween.com (Note: This website will become active again in the Fall.)
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.1 km² (3.5 mi²). 8.0 km² (3.1 mi²) of it is land and 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²) of it (12.46%) is water.
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 2,686 people, 1,080 households, and 723 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 336.7/km² (871.8/mi²). There were 1,128 housing units at an average density of 141.4/km² (366.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.54% White, 0.56% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.60% of the population.
There were 1,080 households out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 24.3% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $60,690, and the median income for a family was $66,550. Males had a median income of $44,414 versus $37,679 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $29,050. About 1.4% of families and 1.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.3% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Collinsville is located in the southeastern part of Canton, CT and was built around The Collins Company axe factory, a world renowned manufacturer of edge tools, such as; axes, machetes, picks and knives. Their machetes were the brand of choice in South America. Collins tools were used almost exclusively for the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railroad and axes and picks made their way across the country to be used in the California Gold Rush. Admiral Peary carried Collins tools to the North Pole.
Typical of New England mills, the Collins Company axe factory was sited on a river and their production was powered by utilizing the water's strength to turn turbines and power machines. The numerous old buildings ramble along the riverbanks intertwined by an intricate maze of sluices that run throughout the site. The company closed its doors in 1966, but the factory buildings are now home to an eclectic mixture of tenants, including antiques, office, artists, woodworkers and a dance studio. The ambiance of Main Street reflects period architecture with ornate details from the turn of the century.
For more information/photos about Collinsville and the factory, please go to: http://www.visitcollinsville.com[1]
Collinsville hosts an annual Halloween parade in the historic town. The 2007 parade will be held on Saturday, October 27th at 7pm. Children's activities begin at 6pm. To learn more about the event, go to http://www.collinsvillehalloween.com (Note: This website will become active again in the Fall.)
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.1 km² (3.5 mi²). 8.0 km² (3.1 mi²) of it is land and 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²) of it (12.46%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 2,686 people, 1,080 households, and 723 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 336.7/km² (871.8/mi²). There were 1,128 housing units at an average density of 141.4/km² (366.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.54% White, 0.56% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.60% of the population.
There were 1,080 households out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 24.3% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $60,690, and the median income for a family was $66,550. Males had a median income of $44,414 versus $37,679 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $29,050. About 1.4% of families and 1.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.3% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
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