Candlewood Isle, CT Demographics

A map of Candlewood Isle's Population by Race

Candlewood Isle, Connecticut has an estimated population of 633, a large increase from the 491 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.6% White, 3.5% Hispanic, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Candlewood Isle, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Candlewood Isle has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Candlewood Isle, that probability was 24.0% in 2020 and 8.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Candlewood Isle is ranked the 176th most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Candlewood Isle was ranked the 188th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Candlewood Isle's White Population

605 residents of Candlewood Isle, or 95.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Candlewood Isle is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Candlewood Isle ranks 64th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Candlewood Isle's White population has grown by an estimated 42.0%. White residents' share of Candlewood Isle's population has increased from 86.8% to 95.6%.

Candlewood Isle is more White than neighboring Candlewood Shores (81.9% White), Candlewood Orchards (82.8% White), and Candlewood Lake Club (83.1% White). Candlewood Isle is less White than neighboring Candlewood Knolls (100% White), and Kellogg Point (100% White).

Candlewood Isle's Black Population

0 residents of Candlewood Isle, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Candlewood Isle is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Candlewood Isle ranks 149th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Candlewood Isle's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Candlewood Isle's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Candlewood Isle's Asian Population

0 residents of Candlewood Isle, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Candlewood Isle is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Candlewood Isle ranks 121st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Candlewood Isle's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Candlewood Isle's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.0%.

Candlewood Isle is less Asian than neighboring Candlewood Lake Club (5.9% Asian).

Candlewood Isle's Hispanic Population

22 residents of Candlewood Isle, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Candlewood Isle is considerably lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Candlewood Isle ranks 87th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Candlewood Isle's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 40.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Candlewood Isle's population has decreased from 7.5% to 3.5%.

Candlewood Isle is more Hispanic than neighboring Candlewood Knolls (0% Hispanic), Kellogg Point (0% Hispanic), and Candlewood Lake Club (0% Hispanic). Candlewood Isle is less Hispanic than neighboring Candlewood Shores (3.6% Hispanic), and Candlewood Orchards (15.1% Hispanic).

Candlewood Isle's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Candlewood Isle, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Candlewood Isle is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Candlewood Isle ranks 190th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Candlewood Isle's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Candlewood Isle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Candlewood Isle is less Native American/Other than neighboring Candlewood Orchards (0.4% Native American/Other).

Candlewood Isle's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Candlewood Isle, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Candlewood Isle is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Candlewood Isle ranks 199th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Candlewood Isle's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Candlewood Isle's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.9%.

Candlewood Isle is more Multiracial than neighboring Candlewood Knolls (0% Multiracial), and Kellogg Point (0% Multiracial). Candlewood Isle is less Multiracial than neighboring Candlewood Shores (14.5% Multiracial), Candlewood Orchards (1.7% Multiracial), and Candlewood Lake Club (11% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.