South Woodstock, CT Demographics

A map of South Woodstock's Population by Race

South Woodstock, Connecticut has an estimated population of 1,340, a large decrease from the 1,493 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.8% White, 7.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Woodstock, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Woodstock 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 South Woodstock, that probability was 19.7% in 2020 and 13.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Woodstock is ranked the 145th 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 Woodstock was ranked the 137th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Woodstock's White Population

1,244 residents of South Woodstock, or 92.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Woodstock is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. South Woodstock ranks 36th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Woodstock's White population has declined by an estimated 6.8%. White residents' share of South Woodstock's population has increased from 89.4% to 92.8%.

South Woodstock is more White than neighboring Putnam (82.7% White), and Mechanicsville (92.4% White). South Woodstock is less White than neighboring Quasset Lake (96.4% White), North Grosvenor Dale (100% White), and Quinebaug (95.5% White).

South Woodstock's Black Population

0 residents of South Woodstock, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Woodstock is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. South Woodstock ranks 127th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Woodstock's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of South Woodstock's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

South Woodstock is less Black than neighboring Putnam (1.1% Black).

South Woodstock's Asian Population

0 residents of South Woodstock, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Woodstock is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. South Woodstock ranks 150th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Woodstock's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of South Woodstock's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

South Woodstock is less Asian than neighboring Putnam (1.3% Asian).

South Woodstock's Hispanic Population

0 residents of South Woodstock, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Woodstock is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. South Woodstock ranks 209th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Woodstock's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Woodstock's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

South Woodstock is less Hispanic than neighboring Putnam (8% Hispanic).

South Woodstock's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Woodstock, 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 Woodstock is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. South Woodstock ranks 85th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

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

South Woodstock is less Native American/Other than neighboring Putnam (0.5% Native American/Other), and Mechanicsville (3.2% Native American/Other).

South Woodstock's Multiracial Population

96 residents of South Woodstock, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Woodstock is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. South Woodstock ranks 54th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Woodstock's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.1%. Multiracial residents' share of South Woodstock's population has increased from 4.7% to 7.2%.

South Woodstock is more Multiracial than neighboring Quasset Lake (3.6% Multiracial), Putnam (6.4% Multiracial), Mechanicsville (4.4% Multiracial), North Grosvenor Dale (0% Multiracial), and Quinebaug (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.