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New Haven Metro

New Haven, CT · 1 counties · 578,741 residents (2025 est.) · 367.169 sq mi
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Notable rankings
#6Most densely populatedof 9251,576
The short version

New Haven has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,197. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $353,100. It ranks in the top 5% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
570,598
+1%since 2023
from 566,803 in 2023
2022 – 2025
Population density
1,554 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 1,544 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 40.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:578,741 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2022 – 2024
566K568K569K570K572K20222024New Haven
2024571K
20222024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,197
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $86,266 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,766
+3%since 2023
from $48,264 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.478 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$353,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $328,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,525
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,463 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 60.6% in 2023
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+5%since 2023
from 3.8 in 2023
2022 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(337,620)
Black13%(73,955)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(108,273)
Asian4.3%(24,651)
Other3.9%(22,304)
Diversity Score73.5%(416,769)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(333,578)
Black13%(74,251)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(111,540)
Asian4.5%(25,619)
Other4.5%(25,610)
Diversity Score74.9%(427,274)
Segregation Score48.1%(274,358)
Diversity Score
75
+2%since 2023
from 74 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Segregation Score
48
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
−1%since 2023
from 23.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 71.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 65.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 48.3% in 2023
Female
51.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 51.7% in 2023
Foreign born
13.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 78.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

New HavenCENTRAL138,774
What's inside

1 component county

South Central Connecticut Planning RegionCENTRAL578,741
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Haven, CT?

New Haven, CT has about 570,598 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Haven, CT earns about $88,197 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Haven, CT expensive?

In New Haven, CT, the median home is worth about $353,100, and the typical rent is about $1,525 a month.

How educated are people in New Haven, CT?

About 42.0% of adults age 25 and over in New Haven, CT hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Haven, CT?

About 11.4% of people in New Haven, CT live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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