Bloomfield, Connecticut is a town located in Hartford County. It has been around since the early 1700s and was once part of Windsor before it became its own separate township in 1835. Bloomfield spans an area of about 25 square miles making it one of the largest towns in Connecticut.
Its population is estimated to be over 20,000 people with a diverse racial makeup which includes African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and two or more races according to US Census Data from 2017-2019. The median household income for Bloomfield residents is $74,827 per year as reported by Niche’s 2021 report on best places to live in America.
In terms of education and employment opportunities in this city, Bloomfield offers great options such as Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School (K-5th grade), Carmen Arace Middle School (6th-8th grade), and Bloomfield High School (9th-12th grade). Additionally, there are several local employers that have offices within the city limits including Cigna Health Insurance Company, Kaman Aerospace Corporation, and United Technologies Corporation – providing jobs for many members of the community.