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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Haven

Connecticut · 130,474 residents · 18.69 sq mi
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New Haven has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,811. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $144,100. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Connecticut median. Despite a median home value of $144,100, the poverty rate sits 61% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

130,474
+6%vs 2000
vs 123,626 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6,981 / sq mi
+6%vs 2000
vs 6,615 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.5
+1%vs 2000
vs 29.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
122K126K130K133K137K1990201020202024New Haven
2024134K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,811
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,604 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,968
−21%vs 2000
vs $16,393 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.3%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$144,100
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $104,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$568
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $651 in 2000
US average: $450
32.0%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.6% in 2000
68.0% rent
5.6
+58%vs 2000
vs 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.6%(43,979)
Black36.1%(44,598)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(26,443)
Asian3.9%(4,776)
Other0%
Diversity Score84.5%(104,513)
1990
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(70,026)
Black36.3%(47,334)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(16,350)
Asian2.5%(3,243)
Other7.6%(9,871)
Diversity Score81.4%(106,204)
81
−4%vs 2000
vs 85 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.0%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
14.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Haven, Connecticut?

New Haven, Connecticut has about 130,474 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New Haven, Connecticut earns about $25,811 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Haven, Connecticut expensive?

In New Haven, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $144,100, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in New Haven, Connecticut?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in New Haven, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Haven, Connecticut?

About 21.3% of people in New Haven, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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