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New Haven

Kentucky · 855 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 $24,792. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $95,400. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
855
+1%since 2000
from 849 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,474 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,464 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
+5%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5846607378138901990201020202024New Haven
2024837
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,792
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,886 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,888
+4%since 2000
from $15,284 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−33.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
37.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+67%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(822)
Black1.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(10)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(52)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(832)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(18)
Diversity Score
2
−66%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+22%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
24.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Haven, Kentucky?

New Haven, Kentucky has about 855 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Haven, Kentucky earns about $24,792 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 $95,400, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in New Haven, Kentucky?

About 7.5% 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 22.8% 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 58 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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