New Haven County, CT Demographics
What is the population of New Haven County?
There are 862,028 residents in New Haven County, with a median age of 43. Of this, 48.53% are males and 51.47% are females. US-born citizens make up 81.76% of the resident pool in New Haven County, while non-US-born citizens account for 11.88%. Additionally, 6.36% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 757,358 people in New Haven County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 862,028 | -0.5% |
| Male Population | 418,322 | -0.5% |
| Female Population | 443,706 | -0.5% |
Male Population 48.53%
Female Population 51.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 43 | 0.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 704,752 | -0.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 102,452 | 0.6% |
| Not Citizen | 54,824 | 0.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 81.76%
Citizen not U.S. Born 11.88%
Not Citizen 6.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 5,864 | 3.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 50,822 | -3.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 20,294 | 2.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 18,841 | -11.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 757,358 | -0.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.69%
Moved from Same County 5.96%
Moved from Same State 2.38%
Moved from Different State 2.21%
Same House as Last Year 88.77%
What are the employment statistics in New Haven County?
White-collar workers make up 80.97% of the working population in New Haven County, while blue-collar employees account for 19.03%. There are also 75,134 entrepreneurs in New Haven County (8.7% of the workforce); 551,188 workers employed in private companies (63.82%); and 115,398 people working in governmental institutions (13.36%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 699,284 | 99.7% |
| Blue Collar | 164,350 | 98.2% |
White Collar 80.97%
Blue Collar 19.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 75,134 | 96.9% |
| Private Companies | 551,188 | 96.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 115,398 | 109.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 121,914 | 106.0% |
Self Employees 8.7%
Private Companies 63.82%
Governmental Workers 13.36%
Not for Profit Companies 14.12%
How many households are there in New Haven County?
There are a total of 343,733 households in New Haven County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 62.58% of these New Haven County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.42%. Additionally, 27.95% of households have children and 72.05% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 343,733 | 0.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -21.7% |
| Family Households | 215,115 | 0.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 128,618 | -0.1% |
Family Households 62.58%
Non-Family Households 37.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 96,059 | 0.8% |
| Households without Children | 247,674 | 0.4% |
Households with Children 27.95%
Households without Children 72.05%
What are the median and average incomes in New Haven County?
The average annual household income in New Haven County is $123,393, while the median household income sits at $97,154 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $116,354, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $114,188. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $50,625 and $65,143, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $123,393 | 2.8% |
| Median Household Income | $97,154 | 2.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 97,591 | 0.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 732,097 | -0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in New Haven County?
There are 371,959 housing units in New Haven County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1967. Of the 343,733 occupied housing units in New Haven County, 62.04% are owner-occupied, while 37.96% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.2% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $323,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,781 per month in New Haven County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 371,959 | 0.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1967 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 84,923 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 24,164 | -5.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 55,390 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 45,470 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 50,513 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 49,199 | 3.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 27,180 | -2.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 22,115 | 4.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 11,967 | 9.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,038 | 104.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 343,733 | 0.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 213,259 | 0.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 130,474 | 0.3% |
Owner Occupied 62.04%
Renter Occupied 37.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 139,045 | -0.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 74,214 | 2.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $323,100 | 5.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $295,400 | 4.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,781 | 4.5% |
With Mortgage 65.2%
Without Mortgage 34.8%
What is the level of education in New Haven County?
Approximately 34.45% of the population in New Haven County holds a high school degree (that's 236,767 residents), while 19.06% have attained a college certificate (130,989 locals) and 19.32% have a bachelor's degree (132,780 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 27,529 | -0.1% |
| Some High School | 236,767 | -2.1% |
| Some College | 130,989 | -8.6% |
| Associate Degree | 47,977 | 2.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 132,780 | 2.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 111,299 | 1.6% |
No High School 4.01%
Some High School 34.45%
Some College 19.06%
Associate Degree 6.98%
Bachelor's Degree 19.32%
Graduate Degree 16.19%
What is the marital status of New Haven County residents?
A total of 275,778 people in New Haven County have never been married (which represents 37.74% of the total population), while 328,916 of them are wedded (45.01%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 10,428 (1.43%) and 76,143 (10.42%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 275,778 | -0.8% |
| Married | 328,916 | 0.0% |
| Separated | 10,428 | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 39,517 | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 76,143 | -0.2% |
Never Married 37.74%
Married 45.01%
Separated 1.43%
Widowed 5.41%
Divorced 10.42%
What are the most common means of transportation in New Haven County?
The top three means of transportation people in New Haven County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 338,956 residents commute by car, 13,679 prefer going to work by walking and 8,656 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 338,956 | -1.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 8,656 | -1.8% |
| Railroad | 1,958 | -14.6% |
| Ferryboat | 64 | -3.0% |
| Bicycle | 1,609 | -2.5% |
| Motorcycle | 255 | -30.7% |
| TaxiCab | 1,160 | 38.4% |
| Walk | 13,679 | -11.3% |
What is the median and average household income in New Haven County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06401 | 19,160 | 7,496 | $80,953 | $109,505 |
| 06403 | 6,089 | 2,651 | $95,405 | $125,837 |
| 06405 | 28,090 | 13,103 | $97,223 | $145,533 |
| 06410 | 28,792 | 10,044 | $150,524 | $187,909 |
| 06418 | 12,150 | 5,734 | $75,718 | $92,516 |
| 06437 | 22,037 | 8,770 | $130,036 | $175,248 |
| 06443 | 17,577 | 6,879 | $168,341 | $213,690 |
| 06450 | 35,896 | 14,635 | $68,961 | $91,268 |
| 06451 | 24,522 | 10,074 | $68,081 | $85,047 |
| 06460 | 37,084 | 16,293 | $106,776 | $136,892 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.