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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Southwood Acres

Connecticut · 8,963 residents · 5.313 sq mi
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Southwood Acres is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $51,425. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $142,900. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,963
+11%vs 2000
vs 8,067 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,687 / sq mi
+11%vs 2000
vs 1,518 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.3
−14%vs 2000
vs 39.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Southwood Acres
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,425
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,743 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,698
−26%vs 2000
vs $23,891 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.4%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$142,900
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $122,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$833
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $800 in 2000
US average: $450
91.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.0% in 2000
8.6% rent
2.8
+38%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(7,720)
Black0.9%(73)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(129)
Asian0.8%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(663)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(8,877)
Black0.4%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(118)
Asian0.5%(43)
Other0.1%(6)
Diversity Score5.5%(495)
6
−33%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.4%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.3%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.2%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
+41%vs 2000
vs 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southwood Acres, Connecticut?

Southwood Acres, Connecticut has about 8,963 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Southwood Acres, Connecticut?

The typical household in Southwood Acres, Connecticut earns about $51,425 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southwood Acres, Connecticut expensive?

In Southwood Acres, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $142,900, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Southwood Acres, Connecticut?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Southwood Acres, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southwood Acres, Connecticut?

About 1.4% of people in Southwood Acres, 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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