Demographics & People — Lakes West, Connecticut
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,308 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,600 |
| Median Age | 40.9 |
| Total Households | 416 |
| Family Households | 398 |
| Average Household Size | 3.14 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0723 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,133 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Italian | 299 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 217 |
| English | 175 |
| German | 165 |
| Polish | 155 |
| Irish | 147 |
| Brazilian | 127 |
| Other groups | 119 |
| Scottish | 96 |
| Greek | 84 |
Language
| English Only | 1,059 |
| Spanish | 10 |
| Population 5+ | 1,239 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 22 |
| Population 18+ | 955 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lakes West, Connecticut.