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New Haven

West Virginia · 1,560 residents · 1.101 sq mi
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New Haven has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,527. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,800. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
1,560
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,559 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,417 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+3%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024New Haven
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,527
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,008 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,887
+23%since 2000
from $15,339 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance14.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services11.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$361
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.2%
−37.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+28%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,529)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(50)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,524)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(13)
Diversity Score4.9%(76)
Diversity Score
5
+53%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
6.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Haven, West Virginia?

New Haven, West Virginia has about 1,560 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Haven, West Virginia?

The typical household in New Haven, West Virginia earns about $29,527 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Haven, West Virginia expensive?

In New Haven, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $81,800, and the typical rent is about $361 a month.

How educated are people in New Haven, West Virginia?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in New Haven, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Haven, West Virginia?

About 19.6% of people in New Haven, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Haven, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, New Haven, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 92 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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