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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

East Haven

Connecticut · 28,189 residents · 12.296 sq mi
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East Haven is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,930. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $125,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,189
+8%since 1990
from 26,144 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,293 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 2,126 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.8
+10%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,930
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,220 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,396
+37%since 1990
from $16,389 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
−34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $143,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $605 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
27.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−32%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(25,542)
Black1.1%(297)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(465)
Asian0.4%(103)
Diversity Score9.8%(2,552)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(25,754)
Black1.3%(377)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,228)
Asian1.9%(537)
Diversity Score18.1%(5,116)
Diversity Score
18
+86%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
−17%since 1990
from 16.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Haven, Connecticut?

East Haven, Connecticut has about 28,189 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in East Haven, Connecticut earns about $47,930 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 $125,000, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in East Haven, Connecticut?

About 17.1% 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 5.2% 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 2,045 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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