New 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 | New Haven | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 113,065 | 3,353,625 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5615.8 | 604.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.77% | -0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 32.4 | 42.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 37,866 | 1,298,936 | 128,459,983 |
Population in New Haven declined by 1.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 119,422 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
New Haven has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | New Haven | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,976 | $95,363 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.93% | 4.09% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.0% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in New Haven is about 44% lower than in Connecticut.
Housing
| Metric | New Haven | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $189,391 | $290,235 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,448 | $1,419 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 29.4% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in New Haven is about 10.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,448 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in New Haven spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 152 hours, about 6.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | New Haven | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.3 | 22.1 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.5 | 44.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 152 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,717 | $5,715 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 15,211 | 10,657 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,687 | 1,748 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in New Haven is 18 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
New Haven has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | New Haven | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.1% | 38.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
New Haven has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | New Haven | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.0% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.5% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about New Haven, Connecticut.
What is the population of New Haven, Connecticut?
The population of New Haven, Connecticut is 113,065, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of New Haven, Connecticut?
The population density of New Haven, Connecticut is 5615.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in New Haven, Connecticut?
The median household income in New Haven, Connecticut is $52,976, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in New Haven, Connecticut?
The median home price in New Haven, Connecticut is $189,391, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in New Haven, Connecticut?
The unemployment rate in New Haven, Connecticut is 8.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.