South Windham, CT Demographics

A map of South Windham's Population by Race

South Windham, Connecticut has an estimated population of 1,281, a decrease from the 1,383 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.3% White, 28.6% Hispanic, 1.6% Black, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Windham, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Windham is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Windham, that probability was 45.6% in 2020 and 45.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Windham is ranked the 146th 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 Windham was ranked the 145th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Windham's White Population

875 residents of South Windham, or 68.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Windham is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. South Windham ranks 176th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Windham's White population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. White residents' share of South Windham's population has decreased from 70.6% to 68.3%.

South Windham is more White than neighboring Willimantic (41.8% White), and Storrs (61.3% White). South Windham is less White than neighboring Mansfield Center (90.8% White), Baltic (69.6% White), and South Coventry (87.2% White).

South Windham's Black Population

21 residents of South Windham, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Windham is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. South Windham ranks 78th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Windham's Black population has declined by an estimated 36.4%. Black residents' share of South Windham's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.6%.

South Windham is more Black than neighboring Mansfield Center (0% Black), and South Coventry (0% Black). South Windham is less Black than neighboring Willimantic (4.9% Black), Baltic (5% Black), and Storrs (9.9% Black).

South Windham's Asian Population

2 residents of South Windham, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Windham is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. South Windham ranks 206th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Windham's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of South Windham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

South Windham is less Asian than neighboring Willimantic (1.6% Asian), Mansfield Center (8% Asian), Baltic (0.3% Asian), Storrs (14.4% Asian), and South Coventry (8.2% Asian).

South Windham's Hispanic Population

366 residents of South Windham, or 28.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Windham is considerably higher than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. South Windham ranks 20th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Windham's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 28.9%. Hispanic residents' share of South Windham's population has increased from 20.5% to 28.6%.

South Windham is more Hispanic than neighboring Mansfield Center (0.9% Hispanic), Baltic (19.4% Hispanic), Storrs (9.7% Hispanic), and South Coventry (2.2% Hispanic). South Windham is less Hispanic than neighboring Willimantic (47% Hispanic).

South Windham's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Windham, 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 Windham is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. South Windham ranks 106th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

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

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

South Windham's Multiracial Population

17 residents of South Windham, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Windham is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. South Windham ranks 27th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Windham's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 78.5%. Multiracial residents' share of South Windham's population has decreased from 5.7% to 1.3%.

South Windham is more Multiracial than neighboring Mansfield Center (0.3% Multiracial). South Windham is less Multiracial than neighboring Willimantic (4.5% Multiracial), Baltic (5.6% Multiracial), Storrs (3.6% Multiracial), and South Coventry (2.3% 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.