West Haven is a city located in South Central CT Planning Region Connecticut. West Haven has a 2024 population of 54,596. West Haven is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -1.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 55,370 in 2020.
The average household income in West Haven is $92,458 with a poverty rate of 11.26%. The median age in West Haven is 36.1 years: 34.8 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Haven was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,247 | 56.47% |
| Black or African American | 9,822 | 17.75% |
| Other race | 6,067 | 10.96% |
| Two or more races | 5,656 | 10.22% |
| Asian | 2,065 | 3.73% |
| Native American | 261 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 218 | 0.39% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,405 | 2.53 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Married | 8,637 | 3.29 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Non Family | 7,449 | 1.29 | 33.6 | 66.4 |
| Female | 3,042 | 3.19 | 41.8 | 58.2 |
| Male | 1,277 | 2.97 | 27.1 | 72.9 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
52.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,266 | 6.31% |
| Associates Degree | 2,577 | 7.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,573 | 15.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,016 | 11.19% |
| High School Graduate | 12,349 | 34.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,265 | 6.31% |
| Some College | 6,846 | 19.07% |
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 | 19,816 | 18,059 | 5,664 |
| Hispanic | 7,793 | 5,694 | 1,445 |
| Black | 6,169 | 5,664 | 1,638 |
| Other Race | 3,758 | 2,700 | 582 |
| 2+ Races | 2,624 | 2,088 | 642 |
| Asian | 1,298 | 1,173 | 670 |
| Islander | 218 | 218 | 0 |
| Native American | 122 | 115 | 12 |
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 51.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,098 | $61,857 | $58,218 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,500 | $76,667 | $73,214 |
| High School Graduate | $39,961 | $45,633 | $31,084 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,602 | $42,246 | $28,718 |
| Overall | $47,341 | $53,760 | $41,682 |
| Some College | $46,715 | $51,592 | $41,065 |
$47,341
Average Earnings
$53,760
Average Male
$41,682
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.68% of West Haven residents speak only English, while 29.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,404 | 2,741 | 10.79% |
| Hispanic | 14,278 | 1,702 | 11.92% |
| Black | 9,212 | 831 | 9.02% |
| Multiple | 5,393 | 562 | 10.42% |
| Other | 5,907 | 464 | 7.86% |
| Asian | 1,704 | 388 | 22.77% |
| Islander | 218 | 212 | 97.25% |
| Native | 225 | 82 | 36.44% |
11.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.41%
Male Poverty Rate
11.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Haven is Islander, with 97.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Haven is Other, with 7.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.27% |
| High School | 10.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.79% |
| Some College | 6.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.63% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.82% |
| Female Employed | 5.83% |
| Male Employed | 5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,047 | $109,722 |
| Households | $72,827 | $92,458 |
| Married Families | $107,644 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,901 | $56,255 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.8%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,278
Number of Veterans
2,161
Male Veterans
117
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,109 |
| Second Gulf War | 446 |
| First Gulf War | 295 |
| Korea | 92 |
| World War II | 31 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 775 |
| 75+ | 523 |
| 55 to 64 | 397 |
| 35 to 54 | 341 |
| 18 to 34 | 242 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,554 | 5.89% |
| Black | 410 | 5.62% |
| Hispanic | 273 | 2.74% |
| Islander | 153 | 70.18% |
| 2+ Races | 121 | 3.39% |
| Other Race | 28 | 0.59% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
57.07%
Born in West Haven
80.9%
Native Born
19.1%
Foreign Born
9.64%
Non Citizen
9.47%
Naturalized
80.9% of West Haven residents were born in the United States, with 57.07% having been born in Connecticut. 9.64% 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 | 53,629 | -194 | -0.36% |
| 2028 | 53,823 | -193 | -0.36% |
| 2027 | 54,016 | -193 | -0.36% |
| 2026 | 54,209 | -194 | -0.36% |
| 2025 | 54,403 | -193 | -0.35% |
| 2024 | 54,596 | -194 | -0.35% |
| 2023 | 54,790 | -229 | -0.42% |
| 2022 | 55,019 | -100 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 55,119 | -251 | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 55,370 | 815 | 1.49% |
| 2019 | 54,555 | -330 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 54,885 | 42 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 54,843 | 188 | 0.34% |
| 2016 | 54,655 | -235 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 54,890 | -411 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 55,301 | 160 | 0.29% |
| 2013 | 55,141 | -151 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 55,292 | -222 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 55,514 | -56 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 55,570 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 52,360 | -1,661 | -3.07% |
| 1990 | 54,021 | 837 | 1.57% |
| 1980 | 53,184 | 333 | 0.63% |
| 1970 | 52,851 | 9,851 | 22.91% |
| 1960 | 43,000 | 11,000 | 34.38% |
| 1950 | 32,000 | 1,979 | 6.59% |
| 1940 | 30,021 | 4,213 | 16.32% |
| 1930 | 25,808 | 17,265 | 202.1% |
| 1910 | 8,543 | 3,296 | 62.82% |
| 1900 | 5,247 | -48,382 | -90.22% |