Hamden is located in South Central CT Planning Region Connecticut. Hamden has a 2024 population of 59,748. Hamden is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -0.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 60,332 in 2020.
The average household income in Hamden is $113,394 with a poverty rate of 9.13%. The median age in Hamden is 37.6 years: 36.4 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hamden was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,267 | 59.39% |
| Black or African American | 15,086 | 24.7% |
| Two or more races | 3,663 | 6% |
| Other race | 3,253 | 5.33% |
| Asian | 2,710 | 4.44% |
| Native American | 90 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,891 | 2.38 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Married | 9,855 | 3.18 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Non Family | 9,294 | 1.26 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Female | 2,873 | 3.13 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Male | 869 | 2.89 | 51 | 49 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
63.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,248 | 3.09% |
| Associates Degree | 2,824 | 7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,419 | 20.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,765 | 26.67% |
| High School Graduate | 9,991 | 24.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 984 | 2.44% |
| Some College | 6,130 | 15.19% |
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 | 24,130 | 23,443 | 12,879 |
| Black | 9,675 | 8,829 | 3,094 |
| Hispanic | 4,614 | 3,998 | 1,528 |
| Asian | 1,872 | 1,724 | 1,464 |
| Other Race | 1,848 | 1,568 | 540 |
| 2+ Races | 1,544 | 1,449 | 719 |
| Native American | 70 | 55 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.15%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 78.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,025 | $74,192 | $58,985 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,954 | $103,736 | $81,917 |
| High School Graduate | $40,897 | $48,780 | $30,909 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,759 | $29,583 | $24,559 |
| Overall | $58,533 | $63,215 | $55,541 |
| Some College | $45,545 | $48,520 | $38,713 |
$58,533
Average Earnings
$63,215
Average Male
$55,541
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.37% of Hamden residents speak only English, while 18.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 14,369 | 1,849 | 12.87% |
| White | 29,514 | 1,798 | 6.09% |
| Hispanic | 7,565 | 1,202 | 15.89% |
| Other | 2,972 | 608 | 20.46% |
| Multiple | 3,190 | 326 | 10.22% |
| Asian | 2,460 | 126 | 5.12% |
9.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.07%
Male Poverty Rate
10.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hamden is Other, with 20.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hamden is Asian, with 5.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.59% |
| High School | 10.64% |
| Some College | 7.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.51% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.97% |
| Female Employed | 4.73% |
| Male Employed | 3.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,076 | $139,314 |
| Households | $90,484 | $113,394 |
| Married Families | $142,033 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,403 | $69,987 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.5%
Male Marriage Rate
37.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
2,477
Number of Veterans
2,294
Male Veterans
183
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 779 |
| Second Gulf War | 400 |
| Korea | 313 |
| First Gulf War | 292 |
| World War II | 56 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 899 |
| 65 to 74 | 576 |
| 35 to 54 | 418 |
| 55 to 64 | 347 |
| 18 to 34 | 237 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,667 | 5.25% |
| Black | 592 | 5.13% |
| Hispanic | 211 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 154 | 6.65% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 1.82% |
| Other Race | 23 | 0.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
53.33%
Born in Hamden
87.03%
Native Born
12.97%
Foreign Born
5.21%
Non Citizen
7.76%
Naturalized
87.03% of Hamden residents were born in the United States, with 53.33% having been born in Connecticut. 5.21% 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 | 58,418 | -266 | -0.45% |
| 2028 | 58,684 | -266 | -0.45% |
| 2027 | 58,950 | -266 | -0.45% |
| 2026 | 59,216 | -266 | -0.45% |
| 2025 | 59,482 | -266 | -0.45% |
| 2024 | 59,748 | -266 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 60,014 | -266 | -0.44% |
| 2022 | 60,280 | -22 | -0.04% |
| 2021 | 60,302 | -30 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 60,332 | -140 | -0.23% |
| 2019 | 60,472 | -294 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 60,766 | -225 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 60,991 | -180 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 61,171 | -279 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 61,450 | -59 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 61,509 | -125 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 61,634 | -176 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 61,810 | 191 | 0.31% |
| 2011 | 61,619 | 18 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 61,601 | 0 | 0% |