Wallingford, Connecticut is a town in Connecticut with a population of about 9,700 people. It is located in northern New Haven County. It is bordered by the cities of Durham, Hamden, and Meriden. The city is home to several major corporations. Its industrial base is diversified and includes major companies that span the medical, health, and service industries. The Barnes and Casimir Pulaski Industrial Parks are major contributors to the city's tax base.
In comparison to other towns and cities in Connecticut, Wallingford's population density is lower than in most other places. For instance, Cheshire Village has a population density of 2,680, while Wallingford Center has a population density of 2,611.
The population in Wallingford, CT is comprised of households headed by a married couple. Its percent of married couples is 81%, which is about average compared to other areas of the greater Wallingford area. In comparison, the largest city in the greater Wallingford area is Meriden, with a percentage of 59%.
The age of the population is very spread out. Twenty-four percent of the population is under age, six percent is 18-24, thirty-four percent is aged 25-44, and fifteen percent is 65-and-older. The median age of the population is 39 years. Males outnumber females (ages 18+) by a ratio of five to one.