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Southwood Acres, Connecticut
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 Southwood Acres, Connecticut
Location in Connecticut
Southwood Acres, Connecticut
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| Town | Enfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km2) |
| • Land | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 123 ft (37 m) |
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| • Total | 7,657 |
| • Density | 1,889/sq mi (729/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP code |
06082
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| Area code(s) | 860 |
| FIPS code | 09-71460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2377864 |
Southwood Acres is a neighborhood located in the town of Enfield. It is in northern Hartford County, Connecticut, in the United States. The U.S. Census Bureau calls it a census-designated place (CDP). In 2010, about 7,657 people lived there.
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Southwood Acres Geography
Southwood Acres covers an area of about 10.5 square kilometers (4.1 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within its borders.
Where is Southwood Acres Located?
Southwood Acres is generally found between two important landmarks. To the west, you'll find Interstate 91, a major highway. To the east, there's the Scantic River. The southern border is near the East Windsor town line. To the north, the area reaches up to South Road.
People of Southwood Acres
In 2000, there were 8,067 people living in Southwood Acres. These people lived in almost 3,000 households. Most of these households were families.
Who Lives in Southwood Acres?
- About 33.8% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (68.9%) were married couples living together.
- About 16.2% of households were individuals living alone.
- The average household had about 2.7 people.
- The average family had about 3 people.
Age Groups in Southwood Acres
The people in Southwood Acres are spread across different age groups:
- About 24.6% were under 18 years old.
- About 29.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 14.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Southwood Acres was 40 years old.
