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North Haven

Connecticut · 24,253 residents · 20.84 sq mi
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North Haven is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,812. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $297,000. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,253
+5%since 2000
from 23,035 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,164 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+12%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,812
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,703 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,363
+68%since 2000
from $29,919 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$297,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $178,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,383
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $800 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
19.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+4%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(19,631)
Black3.7%(889)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(1,490)
Asian6.1%(1,468)
Other1.6%(385)
Diversity Score39.2%(9,517)
Diversity Score
39
+122%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+75%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.2%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Haven, Connecticut?

North Haven, Connecticut has about 24,253 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Haven, Connecticut earns about $104,812 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 $297,000, and the typical rent is about $1,383 a month.

How educated are people in North Haven, Connecticut?

About 45.8% 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 4.5% 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 2,004 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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