Candlewood Orchards, CT Demographics

A map of Candlewood Orchards's Population by Race

Candlewood Orchards, Connecticut has an estimated population of 900, a large increase from the 752 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.8% White, 15.1% Hispanic, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Candlewood Orchards, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Candlewood Orchards has become more 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 Orchards, that probability was 25.3% in 2020 and 29.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Candlewood Orchards is ranked the 167th 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 Orchards was ranked the 170th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Candlewood Orchards's White Population

745 residents of Candlewood Orchards, or 82.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Candlewood Orchards is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Candlewood Orchards ranks 70th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Candlewood Orchards's White population has grown by an estimated 15.1%. White residents' share of Candlewood Orchards's population has decreased from 86.0% to 82.8%.

Candlewood Orchards is more White than neighboring Candlewood Shores (81.9% White). Candlewood Orchards is less White than neighboring Candlewood Isle (95.6% White), Candlewood Lake Club (83.1% White), Kellogg Point (100% White), and Candlewood Knolls (100% White).

Candlewood Orchards's Black Population

0 residents of Candlewood Orchards, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Candlewood Orchards is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Candlewood Orchards ranks 199th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Candlewood Orchards's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Candlewood Orchards's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Candlewood Orchards's Asian Population

0 residents of Candlewood Orchards, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Candlewood Orchards is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Candlewood Orchards ranks 100th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Candlewood Orchards's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Candlewood Orchards's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.0%.

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

Candlewood Orchards's Hispanic Population

136 residents of Candlewood Orchards, or 15.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Candlewood Orchards is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Candlewood Orchards ranks 119th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Candlewood Orchards's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 189.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Candlewood Orchards's population has increased from 6.3% to 15.1%.

Candlewood Orchards is more Hispanic than neighboring Candlewood Shores (3.6% Hispanic), Candlewood Isle (3.5% Hispanic), Candlewood Lake Club (0% Hispanic), Kellogg Point (0% Hispanic), and Candlewood Knolls (0% Hispanic).

Candlewood Orchards's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Candlewood Orchards, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Candlewood Orchards is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Candlewood Orchards ranks 137th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Candlewood Orchards's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Candlewood Orchards's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Candlewood Orchards is more Native American/Other than neighboring Candlewood Shores (0% Native American/Other), Candlewood Isle (0% Native American/Other), Candlewood Lake Club (0% Native American/Other), Kellogg Point (0% Native American/Other), and Candlewood Knolls (0% Native American/Other).

Candlewood Orchards's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Candlewood Orchards, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Candlewood Orchards is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Candlewood Orchards ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Candlewood Orchards's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Candlewood Orchards's population has decreased from 4.0% to 1.7%.

Candlewood Orchards is more Multiracial than neighboring Candlewood Isle (0.9% Multiracial), Kellogg Point (0% Multiracial), and Candlewood Knolls (0% Multiracial). Candlewood Orchards is less Multiracial than neighboring Candlewood Shores (14.5% 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.