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East Haven

Connecticut · 29,257 residents · 12.296 sq mi
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East Haven is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,918. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $245,300. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,257
+4%since 2000
from 28,189 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,379 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,293 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+10%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K27K28K29K30K1990201020202024East Haven
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,918
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,930 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,638
+28%since 2000
from $22,396 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,300
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,052
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $722 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−18.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+57%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(24,154)
Black2.6%(771)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(3,012)
Asian3.3%(954)
Other1.2%(365)
Diversity Score38.2%(11,186)
Diversity Score
38
+111%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.1%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Haven, Connecticut?

East Haven, Connecticut has about 29,257 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Haven, Connecticut earns about $59,918 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 $245,300, and the typical rent is about $1,052 a month.

How educated are people in East Haven, Connecticut?

About 19.9% 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 8.3% 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 3,113 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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