South Coventry, CT Demographics

A map of South Coventry's Population by Race

South Coventry, Connecticut has an estimated population of 1,434, a large decrease from the 1,612 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.2% White, 8.2% Asian, 2.3% Multiracial, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Coventry, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Coventry has become slightly 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 South Coventry, that probability was 22.5% in 2020 and 23.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Coventry is ranked the 140th 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). South Coventry was ranked the 135th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Coventry's White Population

1,251 residents of South Coventry, or 87.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Coventry is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. South Coventry ranks 49th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Coventry's White population has declined by an estimated 11.6%. White residents' share of South Coventry's population has decreased from 87.8% to 87.2%.

South Coventry is more White than neighboring Storrs (61.3% White), Willimantic (41.8% White), and South Windham (68.3% White). South Coventry is less White than neighboring Coventry Lake (96.3% White), and Mansfield Center (90.8% White).

South Coventry's Black Population

0 residents of South Coventry, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Coventry is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. South Coventry ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Coventry's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of South Coventry's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

South Coventry is less Black than neighboring Storrs (9.9% Black), Willimantic (4.9% Black), and South Windham (1.6% Black).

South Coventry's Asian Population

118 residents of South Coventry, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Coventry is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. South Coventry ranks 124th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Coventry's Asian population has grown by an estimated 218.9%. Asian residents' share of South Coventry's population has increased from 2.3% to 8.2%.

South Coventry is more Asian than neighboring Coventry Lake (0% Asian), Willimantic (1.6% Asian), Mansfield Center (8% Asian), and South Windham (0.2% Asian). South Coventry is less Asian than neighboring Storrs (14.4% Asian).

South Coventry's Hispanic Population

32 residents of South Coventry, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Coventry is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. South Coventry ranks 171st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Coventry's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 54.9%. Hispanic residents' share of South Coventry's population has decreased from 4.4% to 2.2%.

South Coventry is more Hispanic than neighboring Coventry Lake (1.6% Hispanic), and Mansfield Center (0.9% Hispanic). South Coventry is less Hispanic than neighboring Storrs (9.7% Hispanic), Willimantic (47% Hispanic), and South Windham (28.6% Hispanic).

South Coventry's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Coventry, 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 South Coventry is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. South Coventry ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Coventry's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Coventry's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

South Coventry is less Native American/Other than neighboring Storrs (1% Native American/Other), and Willimantic (0.2% Native American/Other).

South Coventry's Multiracial Population

33 residents of South Coventry, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Coventry is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. South Coventry ranks 78th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Coventry's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.7%. Multiracial residents' share of South Coventry's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.3%.

South Coventry is more Multiracial than neighboring Coventry Lake (2.1% Multiracial), Mansfield Center (0.3% Multiracial), and South Windham (1.3% Multiracial). South Coventry is less Multiracial than neighboring Storrs (3.6% Multiracial), and Willimantic (4.5% 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.