Demographics & People — Candlewood Shores, Connecticut
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 534 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~500 |
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| Median Age | 41.5 |
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| Total Households | 237 |
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| Family Households | 125 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0624 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 450 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 436 |
| English | 229 |
| Italian | 178 |
| German | 167 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 108 |
| Other groups | 32 |
| Scottish | 31 |
| Portuguese | 23 |
| Danish | 18 |
| Norwegian | 18 |
Language
| English Only | 465 |
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| Spanish | 41 |
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| Population 5+ | 521 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 11 |
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| Population 18+ | 641 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Candlewood Shores, Connecticut.
