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South Woodstock

Connecticut · 1,340 residents · 4.862 sq mi
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South Woodstock is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,801. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $247,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% 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

Total population
1,340
+11%since 2000
from 1,211 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
276 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 249 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
−4%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8801K1K1K2K1990201020202024South Woodstock
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,801
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,458 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,169
+164%since 2000
from $21,239 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.5%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
+16%since 2010
from 0.307 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,203
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $601 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
49.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−24%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,169)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(48)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,244)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(96)
Diversity Score16.6%(223)
Diversity Score
17
+321%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.7%
+31.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
57.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 4.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−95.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2017
from 86.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Woodstock, Connecticut?

South Woodstock, Connecticut has about 1,340 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Woodstock, Connecticut?

The typical household in South Woodstock, Connecticut earns about $97,801 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Woodstock, Connecticut expensive?

In South Woodstock, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $247,600, and the typical rent is about $1,203 a month.

How educated are people in South Woodstock, Connecticut?

About 53.7% of adults age 25 and over in South Woodstock, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Woodstock, Connecticut?

About 3.0% of people in South Woodstock, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Woodstock, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, South Woodstock, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 225 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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