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West Haven

Connecticut · 55,584 residents · 10.75 sq mi
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West Haven has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,255. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $196,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
55,584
+6%since 2000
from 52,360 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,171 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 4,871 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+4%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
52K53K54K55K56K1990201020202024West Haven
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,255
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,393 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,103
+43%since 2000
from $21,121 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,164
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $689 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
46.9% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+11%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(36,521)
Black15.8%(8,257)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(4,757)
Asian2.9%(1,512)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.6%(29,611)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(25,960)
Black20.7%(11,485)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(13,177)
Asian4.7%(2,609)
Other3.6%(2,016)
Diversity Score84.4%(46,937)
Diversity Score
84
+49%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+64%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
19.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Haven, Connecticut?

West Haven, Connecticut has about 55,584 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Haven, Connecticut earns about $64,255 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Haven, Connecticut expensive?

In West Haven, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $196,800, and the typical rent is about $1,164 a month.

How educated are people in West Haven, Connecticut?

About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in West Haven, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Haven, Connecticut?

About 11.1% of people in West Haven, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Haven, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, West Haven, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,563 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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