East Haven is located in South Central CT Planning Region Connecticut. East Haven has a 2024 population of 27,423. East Haven is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -1.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,794 in 2020.
The average household income in East Haven is $101,354 with a poverty rate of 8.01%. The median age in East Haven is 45.2 years: 44.9 years for males, and 45.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Haven was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,134 | 76.22% |
| Other race | 2,785 | 10.04% |
| Two or more races | 1,697 | 6.12% |
| Black or African American | 1,494 | 5.39% |
| Asian | 581 | 2.1% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.03% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,282 | 2.44 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Married | 4,957 | 3.11 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Non Family | 4,219 | 1.16 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Female | 1,471 | 3.32 | 68 | 32 |
| Male | 635 | 3.61 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
74.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 959 | 4.62% |
| Associates Degree | 1,354 | 6.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,164 | 15.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,037 | 9.81% |
| High School Graduate | 8,546 | 41.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 765 | 3.68% |
| Some College | 3,943 | 18.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,073 | 14,916 | 4,145 |
| Hispanic | 3,069 | 2,597 | 657 |
| Other Race | 1,694 | 1,339 | 371 |
| Black | 1,055 | 982 | 170 |
| 2+ Races | 1,037 | 971 | 264 |
| Asian | 433 | 369 | 149 |
| Native American | 23 | 14 | 0 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 34.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,033 | $86,103 | $66,470 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,864 | $70,288 | $81,329 |
| High School Graduate | $54,507 | $61,626 | $47,745 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,750 | $32,326 | $26,130 |
| Overall | $57,201 | $65,017 | $51,472 |
| Some College | $50,207 | $61,212 | $40,400 |
$57,201
Average Earnings
$65,017
Average Male
$51,472
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.58% of East Haven residents speak only English, while 17.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,022 | 1,339 | 6.69% |
| Hispanic | 5,329 | 803 | 15.07% |
| Other | 2,781 | 455 | 16.36% |
| Black | 1,478 | 180 | 12.18% |
| Multiple | 1,697 | 95 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 573 | 11 | 1.92% |
8.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.44%
Male Poverty Rate
9.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Haven is Other, with 16.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Haven is Asian, with 1.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.64% |
| Some College | 8.49% |
| High School | 6.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.28% |
| Female Employed | 3.75% |
| Male Employed | 2.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $111,800 | $121,707 |
| Households | $86,498 | $101,354 |
| Married Families | $123,998 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,420 | $61,803 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.5%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,077
Number of Veterans
992
Male Veterans
85
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 306 |
| Second Gulf War | 187 |
| Korea | 173 |
| First Gulf War | 162 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 411 |
| 35 to 54 | 223 |
| 65 to 74 | 196 |
| 55 to 64 | 158 |
| 18 to 34 | 89 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 900 | 5.01% |
| Hispanic | 124 | 3.35% |
| Black | 100 | 8.61% |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 4.34% |
| Asian | 17 | 3.28% |
| Islander | 8 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.55%
Born in East Haven
89.6%
Native Born
10.4%
Foreign Born
4.42%
Non Citizen
5.98%
Naturalized
89.6% of East Haven residents were born in the United States, with 73.55% having been born in Connecticut. 4.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 26,873 | -110 | -0.41% |
| 2028 | 26,983 | -110 | -0.41% |
| 2027 | 27,093 | -110 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 27,203 | -110 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 27,313 | -110 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 27,423 | -110 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 27,533 | -110 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 27,643 | -111 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 27,754 | -40 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 27,794 | -760 | -2.66% |
| 2019 | 28,554 | -150 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 28,704 | -58 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 28,762 | -69 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 28,831 | -120 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 28,951 | -121 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 29,072 | -33 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 29,105 | -78 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 29,183 | 3 | 0.01% |
| 2011 | 29,180 | -55 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 29,235 | 0 | 0% |