Wilton Town Hall
Source: ACS Data, U.S. Census Bureau via Census Reporter, 2022
The population is slightly large yet very sparse
Population Size
18,473
people
Land Area
26.8
square miles
Population Density
690
people per square mile
Wilton is believed to be named after the parish of Wilton in southwestern England, in honor of the ancestral home of the deacon of the area's first church that was established in the early 18th century (now the Wilton Congregational Church). The region was named "Norwalk" by the first English settlers after its indigenous inhabitants, the Norwaake tribe of the Siwanoy Native Americans, which gave the name to the town of Norwalk along Wilton's southern border.
Woodcock Nature Center
Located 51 miles northeast of Midtown Manhattan
Standout Feature
The expansive parks and nature preserves, including the 60-acre Weir Farm National Historical Park, Connecticut's only national park and one of only two National Park Service sites in the nation devoted to the visual arts, the 146-acre Woodcock Nature Center, and the 190-acre Wilton Town Forest
Wilton is a town located in southwestern Connecticut within Fairfield County. The town is co-terminus with the Wilton Public Schools district. Commuter rail access to New York City is provided from Wilton and Cannondale stations.
Wilton is a wooded, bucolic town that exudes pastoral charm, filled with trails, nature preserves, and open spaces. The town is bisected by the Norwalk River, along which is located the town's vibrant and walkable center, home to several boutique shops and restaurants. The nearby Wilton Playhouse, a nearly century-old theater, adds a whimsical, artsy vibe. In addition to the scenic, countryside living, residents appreciate the town's historic architecture and adore the town's stellar public schools, around which the core of community life revolves.
Ambler Farm