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New Haven

Connecticut · 134,023 residents · 18.69 sq mi
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New Haven has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,507. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $205,100. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
134,023
+8%since 2000
from 123,626 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,171 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 6,615 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.0
+6%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
122K126K130K133K137K1990201020202024New Haven
2024134K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,507
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,604 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,607
+68%since 2000
from $16,393 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,100
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,219
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $651 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
25.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
74.5% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+31%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.6%(37,010)
Black30.4%(40,788)
Hispanic / Latino30.6%(41,068)
Asian6.7%(9,044)
Other3.1%(4,209)
Diversity Score90.5%(121,274)
Diversity Score
90
+7%since 2000
from 85 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
25.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
17.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Haven, Connecticut?

New Haven, Connecticut has about 134,023 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Haven, Connecticut earns about $44,507 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 $205,100, and the typical rent is about $1,219 a month.

How educated are people in New Haven, Connecticut?

About 35.2% 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 25.2% of people in New Haven, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Haven, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, New Haven, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,549 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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