Southwood Acres, CT Demographics

A map of Southwood Acres's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,805	6,786	83.9%	86.1%
Hispanic	736	468	9.1%	5.9%
Multiracial	250	301	3.1%	3.8%
Black	210	172	2.6%	2.2%
Asian	93	132	1.1%	1.7%
Native American/Other	21	20	0.3%	0.3%

Southwood Acres, Connecticut has an estimated population of 8,115, a slight increase from the 7,879 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.9% White, 9.1% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.6% Black, 1.1% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Southwood Acres, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Southwood Acres 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 Southwood Acres, that probability was 25.3% in 2020 and 28.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Southwood Acres is ranked the 44th 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). Southwood Acres was ranked the 46th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Southwood Acres's White Population

6,805 residents of Southwood Acres, or 83.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Southwood Acres is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Southwood Acres ranks 69th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southwood Acres's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Southwood Acres's population has decreased from 86.1% to 83.9%.

Southwood Acres is more White than neighboring Thompsonville (61.5% White), Sherwood Manor (78% White), and Broad Brook (59.1% White). Southwood Acres is less White than neighboring Suffield Depot (86.7% White).

Southwood Acres's Black Population

210 residents of Southwood Acres, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Southwood Acres is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Southwood Acres ranks 81st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southwood Acres's Black population has grown by an estimated 22.1%. Black residents' share of Southwood Acres's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Southwood Acres is more Black than neighboring Hazardville (2.4% Black). Southwood Acres is less Black than neighboring Thompsonville (4.8% Black), Sherwood Manor (2.7% Black), Broad Brook (17.8% Black), and Suffield Depot (5.4% Black).

Southwood Acres's Asian Population

93 residents of Southwood Acres, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Southwood Acres is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Southwood Acres ranks 154th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southwood Acres's Asian population has declined by an estimated 29.5%. Asian residents' share of Southwood Acres's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.1%.

Southwood Acres is more Asian than neighboring Thompsonville (1% Asian), Sherwood Manor (0.8% Asian), and Suffield Depot (0.4% Asian). Southwood Acres is less Asian than neighboring Hazardville (2.1% Asian), and Broad Brook (2.6% Asian).

Southwood Acres's Hispanic Population

736 residents of Southwood Acres, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Southwood Acres is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Southwood Acres ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southwood Acres's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 57.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Southwood Acres's population has increased from 5.9% to 9.1%.

Southwood Acres is more Hispanic than neighboring Hazardville (6.5% Hispanic), Broad Brook (6.7% Hispanic), and Suffield Depot (4.4% Hispanic). Southwood Acres is less Hispanic than neighboring Thompsonville (19.5% Hispanic), and Sherwood Manor (13.1% Hispanic).

Southwood Acres's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Southwood Acres, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Southwood Acres is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Southwood Acres ranks 185th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southwood Acres's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Southwood Acres's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Southwood Acres is more Native American/Other than neighboring Suffield Depot (0% Native American/Other). Southwood Acres is less Native American/Other than neighboring Thompsonville (0.4% Native American/Other), Hazardville (0.8% Native American/Other), Sherwood Manor (0.6% Native American/Other), and Broad Brook (1.6% Native American/Other).

Southwood Acres's Multiracial Population

250 residents of Southwood Acres, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Southwood Acres is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Southwood Acres ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southwood Acres's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Southwood Acres's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.1%.

Southwood Acres is more Multiracial than neighboring Suffield Depot (3% Multiracial). Southwood Acres is less Multiracial than neighboring Thompsonville (12.9% Multiracial), Hazardville (4.3% Multiracial), Sherwood Manor (4.8% Multiracial), and Broad Brook (12.2% 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.