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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Haven

Kentucky · 849 residents · 0.58 sq mi
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New Haven has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,886. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $68,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
849
+7%since 1990
from 797 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,464 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 1,374 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.9
+5%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5846607378138901990201020202024New Haven
2024837
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,886
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,779 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,284
+72%since 1990
from $8,874 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.7%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
+122%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $128 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−10.7 ptssince 1990
from 81.1% in 1990
29.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+20%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in New Haven on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(780)
Black1.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(25)
Asian1%(8)
Diversity Score12.3%(98)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(822)
Black1.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(10)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score6.1%(52)
Diversity Score
6
−50%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.5%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 62.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
−14%since 1990
from 24.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Haven, Kentucky?

New Haven, Kentucky has about 849 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Haven, Kentucky earns about $29,886 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Haven, Kentucky expensive?

In New Haven, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $68,900, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in New Haven, Kentucky?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in New Haven, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Haven, Kentucky?

About 18.7% of people in New Haven, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Haven, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, New Haven, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 52 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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