Candlewood Shores, CT Demographics

A map of Candlewood Shores's Population by Race

Candlewood Shores, Connecticut has an estimated population of 525, a large decrease from the 665 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.9% White, 14.5% Multiracial, 3.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Candlewood Shores, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Candlewood Shores has become considerably 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 Shores, that probability was 20.9% in 2020 and 30.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Candlewood Shores is ranked the 180th 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 Shores was ranked the 173rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Candlewood Shores's White Population

430 residents of Candlewood Shores, or 81.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Candlewood Shores is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Candlewood Shores ranks 41st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Candlewood Shores's White population has declined by an estimated 27.1%. White residents' share of Candlewood Shores's population has decreased from 88.7% to 81.9%.

Candlewood Shores is less White than neighboring Candlewood Orchards (82.8% White), Candlewood Lake Club (83.1% White), Candlewood Isle (95.6% White), Chimney Point (100% White), and Kellogg Point (100% White).

Candlewood Shores's Black Population

0 residents of Candlewood Shores, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Candlewood Shores is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Candlewood Shores ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Candlewood Shores's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Candlewood Shores's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Candlewood Shores's Asian Population

0 residents of Candlewood Shores, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Candlewood Shores is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Candlewood Shores ranks 144th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Candlewood Shores's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Candlewood Shores's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

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

Candlewood Shores's Hispanic Population

19 residents of Candlewood Shores, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Candlewood Shores is considerably lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Candlewood Shores ranks 167th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Candlewood Shores's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 36.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Candlewood Shores's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.6%.

Candlewood Shores is more Hispanic than neighboring Candlewood Lake Club (0% Hispanic), Candlewood Isle (3.5% Hispanic), Chimney Point (0% Hispanic), and Kellogg Point (0% Hispanic). Candlewood Shores is less Hispanic than neighboring Candlewood Orchards (15.1% Hispanic).

Candlewood Shores's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Candlewood Shores, 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 Shores is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Candlewood Shores ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

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

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

Candlewood Shores's Multiracial Population

76 residents of Candlewood Shores, or 14.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Candlewood Shores is considerably higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Candlewood Shores ranks 99th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Candlewood Shores's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 192.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Candlewood Shores's population has increased from 3.9% to 14.5%.

Candlewood Shores is more Multiracial than neighboring Candlewood Orchards (1.7% Multiracial), Candlewood Lake Club (11% Multiracial), Candlewood Isle (0.9% Multiracial), Chimney Point (0% Multiracial), and Kellogg Point (0% 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.