East Haven, CT Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | East Haven | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,351 | 3,353,625 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1655.7 | 604.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -4.02% | -0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 45.3 | 42.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,478 | 1,298,936 | 128,459,983 |
Population in East Haven declined by 26.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 20,979 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
East Haven has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | East Haven | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,693 | $95,363 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.51% | 4.09% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in East Haven is about 8% lower than in Connecticut.
Housing
| Metric | East Haven | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $183,490 | $290,235 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,453 | $1,419 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.0% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in East Haven is about 10.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,453 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in East Haven spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 157 hours, about 6.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | East Haven | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.9 | 22.1 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.8 | 44.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 157 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,880 | $5,715 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 25,251 | 10,657 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,683 | 1,748 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in East Haven is 19 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Connecticut.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
East Haven has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | East Haven | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.0% | 38.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
East Haven has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | East Haven | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.5% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.1% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about East Haven, Connecticut.
What is the population of East Haven, Connecticut?
The population of East Haven, Connecticut is 22,351, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of East Haven, Connecticut?
The population density of East Haven, Connecticut is 1655.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in East Haven, Connecticut?
The median household income in East Haven, Connecticut is $87,693, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in East Haven, Connecticut?
The median home price in East Haven, Connecticut is $183,490, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in East Haven, Connecticut?
The unemployment rate in East Haven, Connecticut is 4.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.