West 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 | West Haven | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,926 | 3,353,625 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3840.5 | 604.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -2.29% | -0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.5 | 42.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 15,477 | 1,298,936 | 128,459,983 |
Population in West Haven declined by 12.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 41,844 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
West Haven has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | West Haven | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,956 | $95,363 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.27% | 4.09% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in West Haven is about 23% lower than in Connecticut.
Housing
| Metric | West Haven | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $178,922 | $290,235 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,364 | $1,419 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 50.5% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in West Haven is about 10.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,364 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in West Haven spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 170 hours, about 7.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | West Haven | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.4 | 22.1 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.8 | 44.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 170 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,275 | $5,715 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 18,777 | 10,657 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,595 | 1,748 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in West Haven is 20 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
West Haven has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | West Haven | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.5% | 38.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
West Haven has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | West Haven | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.1 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.4% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.6% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about West Haven, Connecticut.
What is the population of West Haven, Connecticut?
The population of West Haven, Connecticut is 41,926, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of West Haven, Connecticut?
The population density of West Haven, Connecticut is 3840.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in West Haven, Connecticut?
The median household income in West Haven, Connecticut is $72,956, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in West Haven, Connecticut?
The median home price in West Haven, Connecticut is $178,922, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in West Haven, Connecticut?
The unemployment rate in West Haven, Connecticut is 6.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.