Candlewood Shores / Candlewood Orchards, CT

Neighborhood

Demographics of Candlewood Shores / Candlewood Orchards

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

53.4%

Households with Children

33.4%

School Enrollment K-12

559

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.9%
School Age (5-17): 18.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 14.4%
Working Age (35-54): 30.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.8%
Seniors (65+): 18.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.5%
High School / GED: 21.2%
Some College or Associate's: 19.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 53.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 25.1%
Single Parents: 8.2%
Couples & Adults: 37.6%
Living Alone: 29.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
Asian: 3.6%
Black or African American: 3.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 7.2%
Puerto Rican: 32.5%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 6.4%
Central American: 2.3%
South American: 32.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 18.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 2.7%
Other White: 57.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 43.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 43.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 9.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 79.4%
Spanish: 4.6%
European & Indo-European: 12.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.9%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.5%
Elementary (1-4): 5.1%
Middle School (5-8): 6.5%
High School (9-12): 6.6%
College / Graduate: 4.6%
Not Enrolled: 75.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

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