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West Haven

Utah · 16,739 residents · 10.781 sq mi
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West Haven is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,762. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 12,763 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $352,800. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,739
+321%since 2000
from 3,976 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,553 / sq mi
+321%since 2000
from 369 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.2
+7%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K7K13K18K23K2000201020202024West Haven
202422K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,762
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,120 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,976
+77%since 2000
from $18,089 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$352,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,157
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−19.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+45%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(3,675)
Black0.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(193)
Asian0.8%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.8%(587)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(13,438)
Black1%(167)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(1,994)
Asian1.7%(281)
Other3.6%(598)
Diversity Score39.8%(6,666)
Diversity Score
40
+170%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+66%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 75.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.5%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Haven, Utah?

West Haven, Utah has about 16,739 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Haven, Utah earns about $80,762 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Haven, Utah expensive?

In West Haven, Utah, the median home is worth about $352,800, and the typical rent is about $1,157 a month.

How educated are people in West Haven, Utah?

About 32.1% of adults age 25 and over in West Haven, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Haven, Utah?

About 4.9% of people in West Haven, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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