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North Haven

Connecticut · 24,336 residents · 20.84 sq mi
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North Haven is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,689. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $393,200. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% 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
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,336
+6%since 2000
from 23,035 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,168 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.7
+9%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K23K24K25K1990201020202024North Haven
202424K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,689
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,703 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,750
+106%since 2000
from $29,919 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.4%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
−1%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$393,200
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $178,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,720
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $800 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
18.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+9%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(21,127)
Black2.2%(502)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(433)
Asian3.3%(768)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.7%(4,079)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(18,624)
Black3.8%(926)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(1,881)
Asian8.7%(2,121)
Other3.2%(784)
Diversity Score49.8%(12,116)
Diversity Score
50
+181%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+74%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.1%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2017
from 85.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 85.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Haven, Connecticut?

North Haven, Connecticut has about 24,336 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Haven, Connecticut earns about $132,689 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Haven, Connecticut expensive?

In North Haven, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $393,200, and the typical rent is about $1,720 a month.

How educated are people in North Haven, Connecticut?

About 46.5% of adults age 25 and over in North Haven, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Haven, Connecticut?

About 4.1% of people in North Haven, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Haven, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, North Haven, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,087 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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