Southford Facts
| Area | 13.6 mi² |
| Population | 4,620 |
| Male Population | 2,300 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 2,320 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +34.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +8.3% |
| Median Age | 41.8 years (Male: 41, Female: 42.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.46454, -73.16178 |
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Southford Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,445 | 3,893 | 4,266 | 4,499 | 4,620 |
| Population Density | 252.7 / mi² | 285.5 / mi² | 312.9 / mi² | 330 / mi² | 338.9 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Southford Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 5.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southford | +30.6% | +15.6% | +5.5% |
| Connecticut | +28.8% | +14.7% | +5.9% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Southford Median Age
Median Age: 41.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southford | 41.8 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 41 yrs |
| Connecticut | 40.2 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.6 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Southford Population Density
Population Density: 339 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southford | 4,620 | 13.63 sq mi | 339 / mi² |
| Connecticut | 3.6 million | 5,543.5 sq mi | 654 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Southford Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Southford CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southford | 90,313 tn | 19.55 tn | 6,624 tons/mi² |
| Connecticut | 65,866,800 tn | 18.17 tn | 11,881.7 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Southford CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 90,313 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 19.55 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 6,624 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16/00 | 4:02 AM | 3.3 | 76.1 km | 9,800 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/91 | 8:58 PM | 3 | 56 km | 10,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/85 | 10:07 AM | 3.6 | 77.7 km | 6,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 2/26/83 | 7:59 PM | 3 | 42.6 km | 7,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/82 | 2:14 PM | 3 | 65.7 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/81 | 4:49 PM | 3.8 | 59.9 km | 5,600 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/25/80 | 12:41 AM | 3 | 27.9 km | 0 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/80 | 5:27 PM | 3.1 | 30.5 km | 0 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 6/7/74 | 7:45 PM | 3.3 | 66 km | 2,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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