CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

New Haven

Michigan · 6,097 residents · 2.529 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Detroit metro area
Compare
The short version

New Haven has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,877. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 99% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,300. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,097
+99%since 2000
from 3,071 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,411 / sq mi
+99%since 2000
from 1,214 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.7
+7%since 2000
from 29.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K6K7K1990201020202024New Haven
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,877
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,699 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,171
+32%since 2000
from $16,739 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,300
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$959
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+80%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in New Haven on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(2,245)
Black18.6%(571)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(117)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.9%(1,440)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(4,299)
Black14.1%(861)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(391)
Asian0.5%(31)
Other5.6%(339)
Diversity Score55.5%(3,384)
Diversity Score
56
+18%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+85%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to New Haven

Loughman
Pop 7,591
Elsmere
Pop 6,196
Eagle Lake
Pop 6,415
Indian River Estates
Pop 7,685
Places similar to New Haven
Head to head

Compare New Haven to nearby cities

NEW HAVEN VS
New Baltimore
Income$106,033+90%
Home value$323,200+112%
Population12,123+80%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NEW HAVEN VS
Mount Clemens
Income$52,310−6%
Home value$179,400+18%
Population15,419+128%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NEW HAVEN VS
Fraser
Income$64,354+15%
Home value$215,900+42%
Population14,496+115%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NEW HAVEN VS
Sterling Heights
Income$79,909+43%
Home value$274,300+80%
Population133,931+1884%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in New Haven, Michigan?

New Haven, Michigan has about 6,097 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Haven, Michigan earns about $55,877 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Haven, Michigan expensive?

In New Haven, Michigan, the median home is worth about $152,300, and the typical rent is about $959 a month.

How educated are people in New Haven, Michigan?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in New Haven, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Haven, Michigan?

About 21.7% of people in New Haven, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Haven, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, New Haven, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,762 residents, a change of about 161 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Michigan
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare New Haven with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →