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New Haven city, Connecticut

U.S. Place
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

137,556 Population
18.69 Square Miles
7,359.84 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
31.8 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
21.08%
18 to 34
35.05%
35 to 64
32.87%
65 and Over
11%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
48.85%
Female
51.15%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
19.68%
Native
80.32%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
60.77%
2000 to 2009
9.46%
1990 to 1999
16.84%
Before 1990
12.94%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
9.44%
High School Grad or Higher
90.56%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.11%
School Dropout Rate
In School
96.98%
Dropped Out
3.02%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
65.05%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$40,024
Median Household Income
$59,705
Gini Index
0.53
Unemployment Rate
Employed
88.47%
Unemployed
11.53%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
25.12%
Population Under 18
Poverty
32.62%
Non-poverty
67.38%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
17.88%
Non-poverty
82.12%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
22 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
6.94%
With Health Insurance Coverage
93.06%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.26
Number of Households
56,564
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
68.09%
Married
31.9%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
57.8%
Now Married
32.26%
Widowed
1.89%
Divorced
8.04%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
53.27%
Now Married
31.59%
Widowed
3.81%
Divorced
11.34%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
2.26%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
61,203
Occupancy Status
Occupied
92.42%
Vacant
7.58%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
30.37%
Renter Occupied
69.63%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
35.9%
For Sale
0.36%
Other
63.74%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1950
Types of Structures
Single Unit
28.92%
Multi Unit
71.09%
Mobile Home
0.19%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.07%
*Universe: Housing Units
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
67.4%
Without Mortgage
32.6%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$348,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,574
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
18.72%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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