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Candlewood Shores

Connecticut · 525 residents · 0.231 sq mi
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Candlewood Shores is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $183,587. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $421,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

525
−2%since 2023
from 534 in 2023
2020 – 2024
2,273 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 2,312 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
41.5
−1%since 2023
from 41.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
48959770681592320202024Candlewood Shores
2024525
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$183,587
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $178,510 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$70,037
+5%since 2023
from $66,457 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 71.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
5.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.271
−9%since 2023
from 0.297 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$421,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $399,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
38.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
7.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
2.3
+3%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(450)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.9%(69)
Diversity Score34%(182)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(430)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.5%(76)
Diversity Score38.4%(201)
38
+13%since 2023
from 34 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

72.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 59.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
36.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.6 min
+3%since 2023
from 27.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
65.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
10.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
16.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
13.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
76.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 69.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
60.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

33.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 34.3% in 2023
66.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 65.7% in 2023
1.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
16.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
92.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
6.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Candlewood Shores, Connecticut?

Candlewood Shores, Connecticut has about 525 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Candlewood Shores, Connecticut?

The typical household in Candlewood Shores, Connecticut earns about $183,587 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Candlewood Shores, Connecticut expensive?

In Candlewood Shores, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $421,300.

How educated are people in Candlewood Shores, Connecticut?

About 72.1% of adults age 25 and over in Candlewood Shores, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Candlewood Shores, Connecticut?

About 5.0% of people in Candlewood Shores, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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