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New Britain is a city in Hartford County in the U.S. state of Connecticut, located approximately 9 miles southwest of Hartford. As of the 2020 census, New Britain had a population of 72,013 people, making it the 8th largest city in Connecticut.

History

New Britain was settled in 1687 and was originally part of the town of Farmington. It was incorporated as its own town in 1850 and became a city in 1871. For much of its history, New Britain's economy relied heavily on manufacturing, earning itself the nickname "Hardware City." Major companies like Stanley Black & Decker, Landers, Frary & Clark, and North & Judd were founded here. To learn more about the history of New Britain, visit the New Britain Wikipedia page.

Population and Demographics

As of the 2020 census, New Britain had a population of 72,013 residents. The racial makeup of the city is 63.7% White, 16.6% African American, 0.8% Native American, 2.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 12.2% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. 27.4% of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Economy and Major Employers

Historically manufacturing played a major role in New Britain's economy, but like many New England cities it has transitioned to a more service-oriented economy in recent decades. Some of the major employers in New Britain today include:

• Stanley Black & Decker - 500 Hartford Rd, New Britain, CT 06053, (860) 225-5111, Website
• Hospital of Central Connecticut - 100 Grand St, New Britain, CT 06052, (860) 224-5011, Website
• Central Connecticut State University - 1615 Stanley St, New Britain, CT 06050, (860) 832-2278, Website
• City of New Britain - 27 W Main St, New Britain, CT 06051, (860) 826-3303, Website
• State of Connecticut - 1 Court St, New Britain, CT 06051, (860) 826-3434, Website

Other major industries include healthcare, education, manufacturing, and retail. The top employers reflect the city's history as a manufacturing hub, as well as the presence of large hospitals and Central Connecticut State University.

Attractions and Landmarks

Some of the top attractions and landmarks in New Britain include:

• New Britain Museum of American Art - 56 Lexington St, New Britain, CT 06052, (860) 229-0257, Website
• Walnut Hill Park - 69 Wbury Rd, New Britain, CT 06053, (GPS coordinates: 41.668023, -72.784491)
• Central Connecticut State University - 1615 Stanley St, New Britain, CT 06051, (GPS coordinates: 41.685123, -72.763674)
• Stanley Golf Course - 245 Hartford Rd, New Britain, CT 06053, (860) 826-1120, Website
• New Britain Bees Baseball - 230 Harding St, New Britain, CT 06053, Website

The New Britain Museum of American Art contains over 10,000 works of art and is renowned for its extensive collection of colonial portraits. Walnut Hill Park was donated to the city in 1906 and features lakes, walking trails, and recreation facilities. Central Connecticut State University was founded in 1849 and has over 12,000 students. The Stanley Golf Course is an 18-hole public golf course that opened in 1932. The New Britain Bees are a professional baseball team founded in 2015 that plays at New Britain Stadium.

Public Transportation

Public transportation in New Britain is provided by Connecticut Transit, which operates local buses throughout the city and the region. The main bus station in New Britain is located at 1 Union Square next to New Britain City Hall. To learn more and view schedules, visit the Connecticut Transit website.

Public Library

The New Britain Public Library provides resources and services to the local community including books, media, reference databases, public computers, wifi access, children's programs, adult education, literacy tutoring, and more. There are four branch libraries located throughout the city.

Main Branch Library - 20 High St, New Britain, CT 06051, (860) 225-4700, Website

County Information

New Britain is located in Hartford County in the state of Connecticut. The Hartford County government provides various services to its 29 towns including courts, public safety, health and human services, and public works. To learn more, visit the Hartford County website.

Hartford County - 50 Jennings Rd, Hartford, CT 06120, (860) 522-3600

School District Information

Most of New Britain is served by the Consolidated School District of New Britain which operates 16 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. Some portions of the city are served by other nearby school districts.

Consolidated School District of New Britain - 272 Main St, New Britain, CT 06051, (860) 827-2200, Website

Berlin Public Schools - 238 Kensington Rd, Berlin, CT 06037, (860) 828-6581, Website

Farmington Public Schools - 1 Monteith Dr, Farmington, CT 06032, (860) 673-8270, Website

Additional Local Resources

Here are some other useful resources for those looking to learn more about New Britain, CT:

• New Britain Chamber of Commerce - promotes local businesses and economic growth
• Visit New Britain Tourism - visitor information and things to do
• New Britain Magazine - community news and events
• New Britain Patch - local news and information
• Nutmeg TV - Public access TV station

Map of New Britain, CT

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