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Candlewood Shores

Connecticut · 665 residents · 0.231 sq mi
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Candlewood Shores is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,333. Population has fallen 25% since 2021, a loss of 222 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $348,500. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

665
−25%vs 2021
vs 887 in 2021
2020 – 2024
2,879 / sq mi
−25%vs 2021
vs 3,840 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
50.9
+21%vs 2021
vs 42.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
48959770681592320202024Candlewood Shores
2024525
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$103,333
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $132,632 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$46,664
+10%vs 2021
vs $42,532 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.7% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
4.2%
−3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.3% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$348,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $318,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
84.6%
−6.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 90.8% in 2021
15.4% rent
3.4
+40%vs 2021
vs 2.4 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(849)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(38)
Diversity Score10.3%(91)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(590)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(30)
Asian1.8%(12)
Other1.3%(9)
Diversity Score20.4%(136)
20
+99%vs 2021
vs 10 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.8%
−2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.6% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
−3.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
15.2%
+4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.9% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.1 min
+22%vs 2021
vs 27.9 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
87.1%
+13.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 73.3% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
65.1%
−9.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
53.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

56.1%
+4.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.6% in 2021
43.9%
−4.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.4% in 2021
1.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.8% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
5.5%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Candlewood Shores, Connecticut?

Candlewood Shores, Connecticut has about 665 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Candlewood Shores, Connecticut earns about $103,333 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 $348,500.

How educated are people in Candlewood Shores, Connecticut?

About 45.8% 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 4.2% 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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