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East Haven

Connecticut · 27,806 residents · 12.296 sq mi
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East Haven is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,628. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $294,200. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,806
−1%since 2000
from 28,189 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,261 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,293 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.7
+18%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K27K28K29K30K1990201020202024East Haven
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,628
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,930 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,976
+105%since 2000
from $22,396 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.0%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
−3%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$294,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,528
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $722 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+19%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(25,754)
Black1.3%(377)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,228)
Asian1.9%(537)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.1%(5,116)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(19,214)
Black4.1%(1,140)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(6,037)
Asian3.1%(873)
Other1.9%(542)
Diversity Score59%(16,417)
Diversity Score
59
+225%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+73%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.2%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2017
from 79.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 81.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2016
from 9.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Haven, Connecticut?

East Haven, Connecticut has about 27,806 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Haven, Connecticut?

The typical household in East Haven, Connecticut earns about $94,628 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Haven, Connecticut expensive?

In East Haven, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $294,200, and the typical rent is about $1,528 a month.

How educated are people in East Haven, Connecticut?

About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in East Haven, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Haven, Connecticut?

About 7.2% of people in East Haven, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Haven, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, East Haven, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,662 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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