Demographics & People — Southwood Acres, Connecticut
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,154 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,000 |
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| Median Age | 40.8 |
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| Total Households | 3,423 |
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| Family Households | 2,167 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2645 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,078 |
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| Black or African American | 208 |
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| Asian | 128 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 912 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 1,509 |
| Other groups | 1,462 |
| Italian | 1,319 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,306 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,036 |
| English | 912 |
| German | 836 |
| French (except Basque) | 759 |
| Polish | 736 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 679 |
Language
| English Only | 7,000 |
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| Spanish | 328 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,730 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 332 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,476 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 17.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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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 Southwood Acres, Connecticut.
