West Haven

County:: South Central CT Planning Region
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 10.75
State:: Connecticut

West Haven is a city located in South Central CT Planning Region, Connecticut. West Haven has a 2025 population of 54,403. West Haven is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -1.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 55,370 in 2020.

The average household income in West Haven is $93,039 with a poverty rate of 12.48%. The median age in West Haven is 36 years: 34.3 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Haven includes 51.39% White, 19.63% Black or African American, 12.98% other race, 4.95% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Other race

Two or more races

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	28,338	51.39%
Black or African American	10,823	19.63%
Other race	7,158	12.98%
Two or more races	5,666	10.27%
Asian	2,731	4.95%
Native American	316	0.57%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	115	0.21%

West Haven Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Haven's average per capita income is $50,237. Household income levels show a median of $73,566. The poverty rate stands at 12.48%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$115,259	-
Families	$91,336	$109,969
Households	$73,566	$93,039
Non Families	$47,666	$56,964

$50,237

Average Income

$73,566

Median Household Income

12.48%

Poverty Rate