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55,336
TOTAL POPULATION
27,144
MALE POPULATION
28,192
FEMALE POPULATION
96.28
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.86
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,740
PER CAPITA INCOME
$91,047
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$72,827
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,700
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
29,537
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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West Haven Area Codes

Race in West Haven

The most populous races in West Haven are White / Caucasian (31,247 | 56.5%), Hispanic or Latino (14,801 | 26.8%), and Black / African American (9,822 | 17.7%).
Race in West Haven
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,0653.7%
Black / African American9,82217.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific2180.4%
Hispanic or Latino14,80126.8%
Native / Alaskan2610.5%
White / Caucasian31,24756.5%
Two or more Races5,65610.2%
Some other Race6,06711.0%
Total55,336100.0%

Ancestry in West Haven

The most populous ancestries reported in West Haven are Italian (11,250 | 20.3%), Irish (7,718 | 14.0%), Puerto Rican (6,192 | 11.2%), South American (3,705 | 6.7%), and German (3,428 | 6.2%), together accounting for 58.4% of all West Haven residents.
Ancestry in West Haven
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1370.3%
African6501.2%
American1,6162.9%
Arab1,4802.7%
Argentinean1840.3%
Armenian380.1%
Australian580.1%
Austrian860.2%
Barbadian180.0%
Belgian110.0%
Bhutanese340.1%
Blackfeet150.0%
Brazilian2710.5%
British1580.3%
British West Indian390.1%
Burmese1660.3%
Canadian2920.5%
Cape Verdean2880.5%
Carpatho Rusyn180.0%
Central American1,0311.9%
Central American Indian70.0%
Cherokee2950.5%
Cheyenne390.1%
Chilean670.1%
Chippewa230.0%
Colombian1,0902.0%
Costa Rican550.1%
Croatian1510.3%
Cuban3020.5%
Czech520.1%
Czechoslovakian790.1%
Danish730.1%
Dominican7331.3%
Dutch1400.3%
Eastern European1900.3%
Ecuadorian1,4322.6%
Egyptian1150.2%
English2,4944.5%
Ethiopian1640.3%
European1790.3%
Fijian60.0%
Filipino220.0%
Finnish1280.2%
French1,4602.6%
French American Indian120.0%
French Canadian3380.6%
German3,4286.2%
Ghanaian4080.7%
Greek3170.6%
Guamanian / Chamorro90.0%
Guatemalan6251.1%
Guyanese490.1%
Haitian2010.4%
Honduran10.0%
Hungarian2860.5%
Indian (Asian)6511.2%
Inupiat70.0%
Iranian110.0%
Irish7,71814.0%
Iroquois50.0%
Italian11,25020.3%
Jamaican1,1142.0%
Kenyan60.0%
Korean5731.0%
Lebanese1330.2%
Liberian50.0%
Lithuanian2420.4%
Malaysian240.0%
Mexican2,1743.9%
Mexican American Indian1480.3%
Moroccan6491.2%
Native Hawaiian2120.4%
Navajo1230.2%
New Zealander150.0%
Nigerian1130.2%
Northern European720.1%
Norwegian750.1%
Pakistani70.0%
Palestinian2490.4%
Panamanian110.0%
Peruvian5311.0%
Polish2,2024.0%
Portuguese7751.4%
Puerto Rican6,19211.2%
Romanian2890.5%
Russian3490.6%
Salvadoran3390.6%
Scandinavian120.0%
Scotch-Irish1170.2%
Scottish1540.3%
Seminole190.0%
Senegalese3470.6%
Serbian210.0%
Slavic1110.2%
Slovak2740.5%
South African20.0%
South American3,7056.7%
Spaniard890.2%
Spanish650.1%
Sri Lankan260.1%
Subsaharan African2,0823.8%
Sudanese1300.2%
Swedish2760.5%
Swiss350.1%
Syrian70.0%
Thai6671.2%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1170.2%
Turkish400.1%
Ukrainian1950.4%
Uruguayan170.0%
Venezuelan3840.7%
Vietnamese220.0%
Welsh1240.2%
West Indian200.0%
Yugoslavian170.0%
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Immigrants in West Haven

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in West Haven came from Latin America (5,388 | 9.7%), South America (2,275 | 4.1%), Asia (2,268 | 4.1%), Africa (1,796 | 3.3%), and Central America (1,691 | 3.1%), together accounting for 24.3% of all West Haven residents.
Immigrants in West Haven
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1300.2%
Africa1,7963.3%
Asia2,2684.1%
Austria270.1%
Azores80.0%
Bangladesh220.0%
Belgium210.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina150.0%
Brazil2860.5%
Canada490.1%
Caribbean1,4222.6%
Central America1,6913.1%
Chile670.1%
China5441.0%
Colombia5441.0%
Costa Rica290.1%
Cuba1030.2%
Dominica80.0%
Dominican Republic3020.5%
Eastern Africa1390.3%
Eastern Asia6351.1%
Eastern Europe3110.6%
Ecuador7971.4%
Egypt1330.2%
El Salvador1600.3%
England210.0%
Ethiopia1330.2%
Europe1,0171.8%
France70.0%
Germany70.0%
Ghana4840.9%
Greece400.1%
Guatemala3790.7%
Guyana480.1%
Haiti270.1%
Honduras10.0%
Hong Kong90.0%
Hungary930.2%
India5180.9%
Iraq350.1%
Israel70.0%
Italy2180.4%
Jamaica9671.8%
Japan120.0%
Jordan410.1%
Kenya60.0%
Korea790.1%
Laos80.0%
Latin America5,3889.7%
Liberia50.0%
Lithuania80.0%
Mexico1,1112.0%
Morocco5311.0%
Nepal260.1%
Nigeria120.0%
Northern Africa8551.5%
Northern Europe950.2%
Oceania530.1%
Pakistan3500.6%
Panama110.0%
Peru3000.5%
Philippines3830.7%
Poland820.2%
Portugal2850.5%
Romania400.1%
Russia330.1%
Saudi Arabia130.0%
Senegal1580.3%
Serbia400.1%
South Africa170.0%
South America2,2754.1%
South Central Asia1,0461.9%
South Eastern Asia4040.7%
Southern Europe5491.0%
Spain60.0%
Sudan1830.3%
Sweden230.0%
Taiwan530.1%
Thailand20.0%
Turkey440.1%
Uruguay170.0%
Venezuela2160.4%
Vietnam110.0%
Western Africa7661.4%
Western Asia1400.3%
Western Europe620.1%
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Sex and Age in West Haven

Sex and Age in West Haven

The most populous age groups in West Haven are 20 to 24 Years (2,663 | 9.8%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (2,650 | 9.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in West Haven
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,153 (4.3%)1,497 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years1,335 (4.9%)1,517 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years1,958 (7.2%)1,884 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Years2,223 (8.2%)2,564 (9.1%)
20 to 24 Years2,663 (9.8%)2,650 (9.4%)
25 to 29 Years2,210 (8.1%)1,455 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Years2,131 (7.9%)1,811 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years1,710 (6.3%)2,117 (7.5%)
40 to 44 Years1,370 (5.1%)1,252 (4.4%)
45 to 49 Years1,714 (6.3%)1,819 (6.5%)
50 to 54 Years1,629 (6.0%)1,531 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years1,625 (6.0%)1,953 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years1,735 (6.4%)1,760 (6.2%)
65 to 69 Years972 (3.6%)1,404 (5.0%)
70 to 74 Years1,413 (5.2%)1,342 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years682 (2.5%)646 (2.3%)
80 to 84 Years318 (1.2%)488 (1.7%)
85 Years and over303 (1.1%)502 (1.8%)
Total27,144 (100.0%)28,192 (100.0%)

Families and Households in West Haven

Median Family Size in West Haven

The median family size in West Haven is 3.15 persons per family, with married-couple families (8,637 | 66.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.26 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,277 | 9.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.62 persons per family.
Median Family Size in West Haven
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple8,637 (66.7%)3.26
Single Male/Father1,277 (9.9%)2.62
Single Female/Mother3,042 (23.5%)3.06
Total Families12,956 (100.0%)3.15

Median Household Size in West Haven

The median household size in West Haven is 2.53 persons per household, with married-couple households (8,637 | 42.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.29 persons per household. non-family households (7,449 | 36.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.29 persons per household.
Median Household Size in West Haven
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple8,637 (42.3%)3.29
Single Male/Father1,277 (6.3%)2.97
Single Female/Mother3,042 (14.9%)3.19
Non-family7,449 (36.5%)1.29
Total Households20,405 (100.0%)2.53

Household Size by Marriage Status in West Haven

Out of a total of 20,405 households in West Haven, 12,956 (63.5%) are family households, while 7,449 (36.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 4,984, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 5,939.
Household Size by Marriage Status in West Haven
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-5,939 (29.1%)
2-Person Households4,984 (24.4%)1,158 (5.7%)
3-Person Households3,295 (16.2%)197 (1.0%)
4-Person Households2,643 (13.0%)28 (0.1%)
5-Person Households1,350 (6.6%)79 (0.4%)
6-Person Households403 (2.0%)36 (0.2%)
7+ Person Households281 (1.4%)12 (0.1%)
Total12,956 (63.5%)7,449 (36.5%)

Female Fertility in West Haven

Fertility by Age in West Haven

Average fertility rate in West Haven is 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 62.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in West Haven
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years249 (62.9%)42.0
35 to 50 years147 (37.1%)27.0
Total396 (100.0%)29.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Haven

57.1% of women with births (396) in West Haven are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 58.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 16.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Haven
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years103 (41.4%)146 (58.6%)
35 to 50 years123 (83.7%)24 (16.3%)
Total226 (57.1%)170 (42.9%)

Fertility by Education in West Haven

Average fertility rate in West Haven is 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 43.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 10.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 38.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in West Haven
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School55 (13.9%)33.0
High School Diploma152 (38.4%)43.0
College or Associate's Degree48 (12.1%)10.0
Bachelor's Degree103 (26.0%)39.0
Graduate Degree38 (9.6%)32.0
Total396 (100.0%)29.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Haven

42.9% of women with births in West Haven are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 62.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Haven
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma87 (57.2%)65 (42.8%)
College or Associate's Degree30 (62.5%)18 (37.5%)
Bachelor's Degree39 (37.9%)64 (62.1%)
Graduate Degree15 (39.5%)23 (60.5%)
Total226 (57.1%)170 (42.9%)

Income in West Haven

Income Overview in West Haven

Per Capita Income in West Haven is $34,740, while median incomes of families and households are $91,047 and $72,827 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income55,336$34,740
Median Family Income12,956$91,047
Mean Family Income12,956$109,722
Median Household Income20,405$72,827
Mean Household Income20,405$92,458
Income Deficit12,956$8,700
Wage / Income Gap (%)55,33627.20%
Wage / Income Gap ($)55,33672.80¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index55,3360.44

Earnings by Sex in West Haven

Average Earnings in West Haven are $38,040, $43,534 for men and $31,692 for women, a difference of 27.2%.
Earnings by Sex in West Haven
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male16,720 (52.4%)$43,534
Female15,172 (47.6%)$31,692
Total31,892 (100.0%)$38,040

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Haven

The most common earnings brackets in West Haven are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (1,844 | 11.0%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (1,383 | 9.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Haven
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,169 (7.0%)1,019 (6.7%)
$2,500 to $4,999752 (4.5%)857 (5.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499871 (5.2%)876 (5.8%)
$7,500 to $9,999494 (2.9%)556 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $12,499504 (3.0%)466 (3.1%)
$12,500 to $14,999297 (1.8%)622 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499322 (1.9%)571 (3.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999287 (1.7%)391 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499280 (1.7%)315 (2.1%)
$22,500 to $24,999397 (2.4%)365 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $29,999688 (4.1%)1,194 (7.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999909 (5.4%)848 (5.6%)
$35,000 to $39,999810 (4.8%)768 (5.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999797 (4.8%)773 (5.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999630 (3.8%)613 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999869 (5.2%)494 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,844 (11.0%)1,107 (7.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,305 (7.8%)704 (4.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,771 (10.6%)1,383 (9.1%)
$100,000+1,724 (10.3%)1,250 (8.2%)
Total16,720 (100.0%)15,172 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Haven

Average earnings in West Haven are $53,760 for men and $41,682 for women, a difference of 22.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $76,667, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $42,246. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $73,214, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $28,718.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Haven
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$42,246$28,718
High School Diploma$45,633$31,084
College or Associate's Degree$51,592$41,065
Bachelor's Degree$61,857$58,218
Graduate Degree$76,667$73,214
Total$53,760$41,682

Family Income in West Haven

Family Income Brackets in West Haven

According to the West Haven family income data, there are 2,734 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.1% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 181 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in West Haven
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001811.4%
$10,000 to $14,9993372.6%
$15,000 to $24,9994793.7%
$25,000 to $34,9997906.1%
$35,000 to $49,9991,29610.0%
$50,000 to $74,9992,31917.9%
$75,000 to $99,9991,89214.6%
$100,000 to $149,9992,73421.1%
$150,000 to $199,9991,51611.7%
$200,000+1,41210.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Haven

7+ person families (189 | 1.5%) account for the highest median family income in West Haven with $139,327 per family, while 2-person families (5,387 | 41.6%) have the highest median income of $45,998 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Haven
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families5,387 (41.6%)$91,997
3-Person Families3,403 (26.3%)$72,900
4-Person Families2,348 (18.1%)$121,331
5-Person Families1,183 (9.1%)$94,577
6-Person Families446 (3.4%)$138,636
7+ Person Families189 (1.5%)$139,327
Total12,956 (100.0%)$91,047

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Haven

The median family income in West Haven is $91,047, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,938) having the highest median family income of $145,200, while families with no earners (1,288) have the lowest median family income of $55,625, accounting for 15.0% and 9.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in West Haven
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,288 (9.9%)$55,625
1 Earner4,052 (31.3%)$58,305
2 Earners5,678 (43.8%)$101,833
3+ Earners1,938 (15.0%)$145,200
Total12,956 (100.0%)$91,047

Household Income in West Haven

Household Income Brackets in West Haven

With 3,652 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in West Haven, accounting for 17.9% of all households. In contrast, only 857 households (4.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in West Haven
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0008984.4%
$10,000 to $14,9998574.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991,4497.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991,5717.7%
$35,000 to $49,9992,14310.5%
$50,000 to $74,9993,65217.9%
$75,000 to $99,9992,85714.0%
$100,000 to $149,9993,42816.8%
$150,000 to $199,9991,9389.5%
$200,000+1,5927.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in West Haven

The median household income in West Haven is $72,827, with the highest median household income of $89,398 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 8,508 households (41.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $37,991, with 607 households (3.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in West Haven
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years607 (3.0%)$37,991
25 to 44 Years6,896 (33.8%)$71,280
45 to 64 Years8,508 (41.7%)$89,398
65+ Years4,394 (21.5%)$65,659
Total20,405 (100.0%)$72,827

Poverty in West Haven

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Haven

With 11.4% poverty level for males and 11.1% for females among the residents of West Haven, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 680 males (26.0%) and 538 females (22.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Haven
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years162 (14.1%)73 (4.9%)
5 Years20 (5.5%)53 (20.1%)
6 to 11 Years214 (11.9%)238 (11.6%)
12 to 14 Years240 (21.5%)158 (15.2%)
15 Years5 (2.1%)17 (4.5%)
16 and 17 Years3 (0.5%)32 (5.8%)
18 to 24 Years680 (26.0%)538 (22.6%)
25 to 34 Years494 (11.5%)382 (11.8%)
35 to 44 Years216 (7.1%)297 (8.8%)
45 to 54 Years401 (12.0%)331 (9.9%)
55 to 64 Years292 (8.8%)480 (13.0%)
65 to 74 Years115 (4.8%)203 (7.4%)
75 Years and over69 (5.6%)99 (6.4%)
Total2,911 (11.4%)2,901 (11.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Haven

According to the poverty statistics in West Haven, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 99.5% of males and 95.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Haven
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years991 (86.0%)1,424 (95.1%)
5 Years346 (94.5%)211 (79.9%)
6 to 11 Years1,580 (88.1%)1,811 (88.4%)
12 to 14 Years874 (78.5%)880 (84.8%)
15 Years239 (98.0%)359 (95.5%)
16 and 17 Years571 (99.5%)516 (94.2%)
18 to 24 Years1,932 (74.0%)1,846 (77.4%)
25 to 34 Years3,819 (88.5%)2,851 (88.2%)
35 to 44 Years2,844 (92.9%)3,072 (91.2%)
45 to 54 Years2,929 (88.0%)3,019 (90.1%)
55 to 64 Years3,039 (91.2%)3,221 (87.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,259 (95.2%)2,535 (92.6%)
75 Years and over1,174 (94.5%)1,460 (93.6%)
Total22,597 (88.6%)23,205 (88.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Haven

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in West Haven show that 5.2% or 452 of the total 8,637 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.9%, which includes 139 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Haven
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children4,739 (97.2%)139 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children2,930 (91.5%)271 (8.5%)
3 or 4 Children516 (93.0%)39 (7.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total8,185 (94.8%)452 (5.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Haven

According to the poverty data in West Haven, 18.9% or 241 single-father households and 10.7% or 325 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 215 households (34.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Haven
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children26 (4.2%)129 (9.9%)
1 or 2 Children215 (34.7%)111 (7.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)68 (22.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total241 (18.9%)325 (10.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Haven

The poverty data for West Haven shows that 452 of the married-couple family households (5.2%) and 566 of the single-parent households (13.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Haven
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children139 (2.9%)155 (8.1%)
1 or 2 Children271 (8.5%)326 (16.0%)
3 or 4 Children39 (7.0%)68 (19.9%)
5 or more Children3 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total452 (5.2%)566 (13.1%)

Employment Characteristics in West Haven

Employment by Class of Employer in West Haven

Among the 26,403 employed individuals in West Haven, private company employees (18,232 | 69.1%), not-for-profit organizations (3,619 | 13.7%), and local government employees (1,581 | 6.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in West Haven
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees18,23269.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5382.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,0444.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations3,61913.7%
Local Government Employees1,5816.0%
State Government Employees7162.7%
Federal Government Employees6632.5%
Unpaid Family Workers100.0%
Total26,403100.0%

Employment Status by Age in West Haven

According to the labor force statistics for West Haven, out of the total population over 16 years of age (45,372), 65.1% or 29,537 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.9% or 2,333 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 87.7% or 5,870 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.0% or 311 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in West Haven
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,558 (37.4%)140 (9.0%)
20 to 24 Years3,538 (66.6%)318 (9.0%)
25 to 29 Years2,994 (81.7%)323 (10.8%)
30 to 34 Years3,299 (83.7%)294 (8.9%)
35 to 44 Years5,430 (84.2%)244 (4.5%)
45 to 54 Years5,870 (87.7%)581 (9.9%)
55 to 59 Years2,823 (78.9%)311 (11.0%)
60 to 64 Years2,247 (64.3%)72 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,575 (30.7%)41 (2.6%)
75 Years and over185 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total29,537 (65.1%)2,333 (7.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Haven

According to labor force statistics for West Haven, 81.4% of individuals (22,647) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (27,822) are in the labor force, with 8.0% or 1,812 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.3% or 7,080 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.4% or 290 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Haven
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,163 (67.6%)429 (13.4%)
High School Diploma6,987 (76.6%)775 (8.5%)
College / Associate Degree6,435 (86.0%)561 (7.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7,080 (88.3%)513 (6.4%)
Total22,647 (81.4%)2,226 (8.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in West Haven

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Haven are Community & Social Service (2,452 | 9.0%), Management (1,882 | 6.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,839 | 6.8%), Education Instruction & Library (1,557 | 5.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (1,434 | 5.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in West Haven

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Haven, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (91.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (77.5%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (66.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (90.7%), Education, Arts & Media (80.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (76.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in West Haven
OccupationMaleFemale
Management983 (52.2%)899 (47.8%)
Business & Financial545 (48.7%)574 (51.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,112 (77.5%)322 (22.5%)
Computers & Mathematics278 (65.3%)148 (34.7%)
Architecture & Engineering602 (91.1%)59 (8.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science232 (66.9%)115 (33.1%)
Community & Social Service 709 (28.9%)1,743 (71.1%)
Education, Arts & Media96 (20.0%)385 (80.0%)
Legal Services & Support73 (47.7%)80 (52.3%)
Education Instruction & Library367 (23.6%)1,190 (76.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment173 (66.3%)88 (33.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating556 (30.2%)1,283 (69.8%)
Health Technologists97 (9.3%)941 (90.7%)
Total (Category)3,905 (44.8%)4,821 (55.2%)
Total (Overall)14,255 (52.4%)12,940 (47.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in West Haven are Food Preparation & Serving (2,503 | 9.2%), Healthcare Support (1,774 | 6.5%), Personal Care & Service (1,105 | 4.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,049 | 3.9%), and Security & Protection (745 | 2.7%).
Services Occupations in West Haven

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in West Haven, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (92.7%), Security & Protection (85.9%), and Law Enforcement (79.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (80.9%), Personal Care & Service (65.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (47.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in West Haven
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support339 (19.1%)1,435 (80.9%)
Security & Protection640 (85.9%)105 (14.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention328 (92.7%)26 (7.3%)
Law Enforcement312 (79.8%)79 (20.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,312 (52.4%)1,191 (47.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance652 (62.2%)397 (37.9%)
Personal Care & Service384 (34.7%)721 (65.2%)
Total (Category)3,327 (46.4%)3,849 (53.6%)
Total (Overall)14,255 (52.4%)12,940 (47.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in West Haven are Office & Administration (3,091 | 11.4%), and Sales & Related (2,303 | 8.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in West Haven

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in West Haven
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,115 (48.4%)1,188 (51.6%)
Office & Administration754 (24.4%)2,337 (75.6%)
Total (Category)1,869 (34.6%)3,525 (65.3%)
Total (Overall)14,255 (52.4%)12,940 (47.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in West Haven are Construction & Extraction (1,299 | 4.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,223 | 4.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (9 | 0.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in West Haven

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in West Haven
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,277 (98.3%)22 (1.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,151 (94.1%)72 (5.9%)
Total (Category)2,437 (96.3%)94 (3.7%)
Total (Overall)14,255 (52.4%)12,940 (47.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in West Haven are Production (1,150 | 4.2%), Material Moving (1,131 | 4.2%), and Transportation (1,087 | 4.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in West Haven

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in West Haven
OccupationMaleFemale
Production866 (75.3%)284 (24.7%)
Transportation1,026 (94.4%)61 (5.6%)
Material Moving825 (72.9%)306 (27.1%)
Total (Category)2,717 (80.7%)651 (19.3%)
Total (Overall)14,255 (52.4%)12,940 (47.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in West Haven

Employment Industries in West Haven

The major employment industries in West Haven include Health Care & Social Assistance (5,408 | 19.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (3,213 | 11.8%), Retail Trade (2,994 | 11.0%), Educational Services (2,987 | 11.0%), and Manufacturing (2,194 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in West Haven

Employment Industries by Sex in West Haven

The West Haven industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Utilities (91.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.3%), Educational Services (67.5%), and Professional & Scientific (52.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in West Haven
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,432 (87.1%)213 (13.0%)
Manufacturing1,622 (73.9%)572 (26.1%)
Wholesale Trade470 (79.9%)118 (20.1%)
Retail Trade1,527 (51.0%)1,467 (49.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,269 (83.1%)258 (16.9%)
Utilities277 (91.7%)25 (8.3%)
Information298 (77.8%)85 (22.2%)
Finance & Insurance570 (59.9%)381 (40.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing195 (72.2%)75 (27.8%)
Professional & Scientific492 (47.9%)536 (52.1%)
Enterprise Management35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support699 (63.2%)407 (36.8%)
Educational Services972 (32.5%)2,015 (67.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,230 (22.7%)4,178 (77.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation250 (52.6%)225 (47.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,796 (55.9%)1,417 (44.1%)
Public Administration395 (62.7%)235 (37.3%)
Total14,255 (52.4%)12,940 (47.6%)

Education in West Haven

School Enrollment in West Haven

The most common levels of schooling among the 16,800 students in West Haven are college / undergraduate (6,271 | 37.3%), middle school (3,062 | 18.2%), and high school (2,415 | 14.4%).
School Enrollment in West Haven
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool6674.0%
Kindergarten8164.9%
Elementary School2,20113.1%
Middle School3,06218.2%
High School2,41514.4%
College / Undergraduate6,27137.3%
Graduate / Professional1,3688.1%
Total16,800100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Haven

Out of a total of 16,800 students who are enrolled in schools in West Haven, 5,930 (35.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 10,870 (64.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,882 (74.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,623 (92.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Haven
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds464 (81.7%)104 (18.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,623 (92.7%)206 (7.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,415 (91.4%)322 (8.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,467 (86.8%)224 (13.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds663 (26.1%)1,882 (74.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,080 (29.9%)2,527 (70.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds449 (54.0%)382 (46.0%)
35 Years and over711 (71.7%)281 (28.3%)
Total10,870 (64.7%)5,930 (35.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Haven

Business (2,020 | 19.8%), science & technology (1,269 | 12.5%), arts & humanities (970 | 9.5%), education (860 | 8.5%), and social sciences (797 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 10,181 individuals in West Haven who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Haven
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2072.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5485.4%
Physical & Health Sciences2452.4%
Psychology5945.8%
Social Sciences7977.8%
Engineering6476.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies140.1%
Science & Technology1,26912.5%
Business2,02019.8%
Education8608.5%
Literature & Languages5535.4%
Liberal Arts & History7677.5%
Visual & Performing Arts2992.9%
Communications3913.8%
Arts & Humanities9709.5%
Total10,181100.0%

Transportation & Commute in West Haven

Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Haven

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in West Haven are males with 2 vehicles (5,840, accounting for 43.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (4,471, making up 49.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Haven
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle499 (3.7%)396 (3.4%)
1 Vehicle3,505 (25.9%)3,602 (30.5%)
2 Vehicles5,840 (43.2%)4,471 (37.8%)
3 Vehicles2,290 (16.9%)2,107 (17.8%)
4 Vehicles955 (7.1%)895 (7.6%)
5 or more Vehicles433 (3.2%)349 (2.9%)
Total13,522 (100.0%)11,820 (100.0%)

Commute Time in West Haven

The most frequently occuring commute durations in West Haven are 15 to 19 minutes (4,614 commuters, 18.7%), 10 to 14 minutes (4,092 commuters, 16.6%), and 20 to 24 minutes (3,945 commuters, 16.0%).
Commute Time in West Haven
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes8473.4%
5 to 9 Minutes2,1618.8%
10 to 14 Minutes4,09216.6%
15 to 19 Minutes4,61418.7%
20 to 24 Minutes3,94516.0%
25 to 29 Minutes1,8027.3%
30 to 34 Minutes3,48914.1%
35 to 39 Minutes5312.1%
40 to 44 Minutes4281.7%
45 to 59 Minutes1,1574.7%
60 to 89 Minutes1,1294.6%
90 or more Minutes4741.9%

Commute Time by Sex in West Haven

The most common commute times in West Haven are 15 to 19 minutes (2,611 commuters, 19.6%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (2,027 commuters, 17.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in West Haven
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes594 (4.5%)253 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,004 (7.5%)1,157 (10.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,076 (15.6%)2,016 (17.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes2,611 (19.6%)2,003 (17.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,918 (14.4%)2,027 (17.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,057 (7.9%)745 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,721 (12.9%)1,768 (15.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes425 (3.2%)106 (0.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes277 (2.1%)151 (1.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes813 (6.1%)344 (3.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes618 (4.6%)511 (4.5%)
90 or more Minutes194 (1.5%)280 (2.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Haven

The most frequent times of departure to work in West Haven are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (1,941, 14.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,917, 16.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Haven
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,022 (7.7%)211 (1.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM345 (2.6%)98 (0.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM758 (5.7%)217 (1.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,118 (8.4%)606 (5.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,941 (14.6%)1,402 (12.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,171 (8.8%)1,351 (11.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,306 (9.8%)1,917 (16.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,136 (8.5%)1,225 (10.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM598 (4.5%)857 (7.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM969 (7.3%)738 (6.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM556 (4.2%)308 (2.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM233 (1.8%)233 (2.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM920 (6.9%)858 (7.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,235 (9.3%)1,340 (11.8%)
Total13,308 (100.0%)11,361 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in West Haven

Occupancy by Ownership in West Haven

Of the total 20,405 dwellings in West Haven, owner-occupied units account for 10,625 (52.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 9,780 (47.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in West Haven
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units10,62552.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units9,78047.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units20,405100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in West Haven

Occupancy by Household Size in West Haven
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5,93929.1%
2-Person Household6,14230.1%
3-Person Household3,49217.1%
4+ Person Household4,83223.7%
Total Housing Units20,405100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Haven

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Haven
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,103 (35.4%)3,836 (64.6%)
2-Person Household3,774 (61.5%)2,368 (38.6%)
3-Person Household1,797 (51.5%)1,695 (48.5%)
4+ Person Household2,951 (61.1%)1,881 (38.9%)
Total Housing Units10,625 (52.1%)9,780 (47.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Haven

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Haven
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School521 (26.9%)1,419 (73.1%)
High School Diploma3,222 (49.7%)3,266 (50.3%)
College/Associate Degree2,989 (50.9%)2,886 (49.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,893 (63.8%)2,209 (36.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Haven

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Haven
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4,00119.6%
35 to 44 Years3,50217.2%
45 to 54 Years3,73718.3%
55 to 64 Years4,77123.4%
65 to 74 Years2,66013.0%
75 to 84 Years1,2516.1%
85 Years and Over4832.4%
Total20,405100.0%

Housing Finances in West Haven

Median Income by Occupancy in West Haven

Median Income by Occupancy in West Haven
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied10,625 (52.1%)$102,462
Renter-Occupied9,780 (47.9%)$47,685
Average20,405 (100.0%)$72,827

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Haven

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Haven
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000157 (1.5%)500 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999137 (1.3%)106 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999157 (1.5%)700 (7.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99939 (0.4%)655 (6.7%)
$20,000 to $24,999265 (2.5%)495 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999505 (4.8%)1,063 (10.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999641 (6.0%)1,509 (15.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,706 (16.1%)1,956 (20.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,608 (15.1%)1,257 (12.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,453 (23.1%)977 (10.0%)
$150,000 or more2,957 (27.8%)562 (5.8%)
Total10,625 (100.0%)9,780 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Haven

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Haven
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300111 (1.0%)134 (1.4%)
$300 to $49975 (0.7%)521 (5.3%)
$500 to $799503 (4.7%)533 (5.4%)
$800 to $999791 (7.4%)559 (5.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,432 (22.9%)4,656 (47.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,507 (23.6%)2,227 (22.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,123 (20.0%)483 (4.9%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,382 (13.0%)121 (1.2%)
$3,000 or more701 (6.6%)118 (1.2%)
Total10,625 (100.0%)9,780 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in West Haven

Housing Structures in West Haven

Housing Structures in West Haven
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached9,70447.6%
Single Unit, Attached5682.8%
2 Unit Apartments2,49312.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,07710.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8244.0%
10 or more Apartments4,65322.8%
Mobile Home / Other860.4%
Total20,405100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Haven

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Haven
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached8,608 (88.7%)1,096 (11.3%)
Single Unit, Attached400 (70.4%)168 (29.6%)
2 Unit Apartments696 (27.9%)1,797 (72.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments220 (10.6%)1,857 (89.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments159 (19.3%)665 (80.7%)
10 or more Apartments485 (10.4%)4,168 (89.6%)
Mobile Home / Other57 (66.3%)29 (33.7%)
Total10,625 (52.1%)9,780 (47.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Haven

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Haven
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room57 (0.5%)437 (4.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms450 (4.2%)3,547 (36.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms3,383 (31.8%)4,874 (49.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms4,836 (45.5%)785 (8.0%)
8 or more Rooms1,899 (17.9%)137 (1.4%)
Total10,625 (100.0%)9,780 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Haven

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Haven
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas5,532 (52.1%)4,904 (50.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas223 (2.1%)335 (3.4%)
Electricity810 (7.6%)3,174 (32.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene3,928 (37.0%)1,021 (10.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels117 (1.1%)92 (0.9%)
No Fuel Used15 (0.1%)254 (2.6%)
Total10,625 (100.0%)9,780 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in West Haven

Household Vehicle Usage in West Haven
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle237 (2.2%)1,913 (19.6%)
1 Vehicle3,461 (32.6%)4,618 (47.2%)
2 Vehicles4,230 (39.8%)2,746 (28.1%)
3 or more Vehicles2,697 (25.4%)503 (5.1%)
Total10,625 (100.0%)9,780 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in West Haven

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in West Haven

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3,3017,324
Median Property Value$236,500$252,000
Median Household Income$74,873$2,292
Monthly Housing Costs$1,073$701
Real Estate Taxes$6,556$51

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Haven

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Haven
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000137 (4.2%)208 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99998 (3.0%)199 (2.7%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,202 (66.7%)4,830 (65.9%)
$300,000 to $499,999744 (22.5%)1,865 (25.5%)
$500,000 to $749,99974 (2.2%)212 (2.9%)
$750,000 to $999,99934 (1.0%)10 (0.1%)
$1,000,000 or more12 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,301 (100.0%)7,324 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Haven

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Haven
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000118 (3.6%)544 (7.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999295 (8.9%)176 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999199 (6.0%)166 (2.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999219 (6.6%)306 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999823 (24.9%)422 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999448 (13.6%)883 (12.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999534 (16.2%)1,160 (15.8%)
$150,000 or more665 (20.2%)1,919 (26.2%)
Total3,301 (100.0%)7,324 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Haven

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Haven
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,106 (33.5%)116,469 (1,590.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x520 (15.8%)3,014 (41.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x532 (16.1%)2,274 (31.0%)
4.0x or more1,121 (34.0%)823 (11.2%)
Total3,301 (100.0%)7,324 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Haven

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Haven
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800111 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49954 (1.6%)157 (2.1%)
$800 to $1,4993,056 (92.6%)8 (0.1%)
Total3,301 (100.0%)7,324 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in West Haven

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Haven

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Haven
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years3,037 (92.6%)243 (7.4%)
6 to 18 Years8,588 (92.1%)734 (7.9%)
19 to 25 Years7,212 (94.9%)391 (5.1%)
26 to 34 Years5,895 (86.3%)938 (13.7%)
35 to 44 Years4,979 (77.4%)1,450 (22.6%)
45 to 54 Years5,952 (89.1%)728 (10.9%)
55 to 64 Years6,627 (94.2%)405 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years5,021 (98.2%)91 (1.8%)
75 Years and older2,781 (99.3%)21 (0.7%)
Total50,092 (90.9%)5,001 (9.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Haven

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Haven
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born3,037 (92.6%)243 (7.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen8,588 (92.1%)734 (7.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen7,212 (94.9%)391 (5.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Haven

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Haven
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0004,792 (95.6%)219 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $49,9996,899 (88.3%)918 (11.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,297 (88.7%)1,061 (11.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,214 (82.6%)1,312 (17.4%)
$100,000 and over20,470 (93.8%)1,347 (6.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Haven

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Haven
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,968 (60.0%)1,172 (35.7%)
6 to 18 Years4,907 (52.6%)4,022 (43.1%)
19 to 25 Years1,784 (23.5%)5,572 (73.3%)
25 to 34 Years2,334 (34.2%)3,777 (55.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,790 (27.8%)3,475 (54.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,638 (24.5%)4,454 (66.7%)
55 to 64 Years2,117 (30.1%)4,809 (68.4%)
65 to 74 Years4,645 (90.9%)3,145 (61.5%)
75 Years and over2,699 (96.3%)1,579 (56.4%)
Total23,882 (43.3%)32,005 (58.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Haven

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Haven
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years343 (8.3%)237 (5.5%)
18 to 34 Years576 (6.9%)501 (6.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,210 (12.4%)1,405 (13.5%)
65 to 74 Years397 (16.7%)665 (24.3%)
75 Years and over305 (24.5%)732 (46.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in West Haven

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in West Haven: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years18 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years37 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years158 (1.6%)335 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years152 (6.4%)92 (3.4%)
75 Years and over109 (8.8%)183 (11.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in West Haven: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years96 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years121 (1.4%)144 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years243 (2.5%)316 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years42 (1.8%)168 (6.1%)
75 Years and over20 (1.6%)127 (8.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in West Haven: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years247 (6.0%)223 (5.1%)
18 to 34 Years401 (4.8%)217 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years496 (5.1%)469 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years84 (3.5%)193 (7.0%)
75 Years and over72 (5.8%)192 (12.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in West Haven: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years51 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years88 (1.1%)116 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years659 (6.8%)712 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years273 (11.5%)506 (18.5%)
75 Years and over180 (14.5%)509 (32.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in West Haven: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years71 (1.7%)15 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years2 (0.0%)30 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years238 (2.5%)177 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years81 (3.4%)244 (8.9%)
75 Years and over96 (7.7%)133 (8.5%)

Technology Access in West Haven

Computing Device Access in West Haven

Computing Device Access in West Haven
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop15,67276.8%
Smartphone17,94988.0%
Tablet12,42560.9%
No Computing Device1,2526.1%
Total20,405100.0%

Internet Access in West Haven

Internet Access in West Haven
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet140.1%
Broadband Home15,90978.0%
Cellular Data Only2,17710.7%
Satellite Internet8314.1%
No Internet1,6137.9%
Total20,405100.0%

West Haven Summary

History

West Haven, Connecticut is a city located in New Haven County, Connecticut. It is situated on the Long Island Sound, and is part of the Greater New Haven area. The city was first settled in 1648 by English Puritans, and was originally known as West Farms. The city was incorporated in 1921, and has since grown to a population of over 55,000 people.
West Haven has a long and rich history, and has been home to many notable figures throughout its history. The city was the birthplace of the first governor of Connecticut, John Winthrop, and was also the home of the first African-American mayor of a major city in the United States, William L. Clay. West Haven has also been home to many famous athletes, including baseball Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig, and NFL Hall of Famer Tom Brady.

Geography

West Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut, and is situated on the Long Island Sound. The city is bordered by the cities of New Haven and Milford, and is located approximately 10 miles from the city of Hartford. The city covers an area of approximately 11.5 square miles, and has a population density of 4,845 people per square mile.
The city is divided into several distinct neighborhoods, including Allingtown, West Shore, and Westville. The city is also home to several parks and recreational areas, including Sandy Point Beach, West Haven Green, and the West Haven Historical Society.

Economy

West Haven has a diverse economy, with a variety of industries represented in the city. The city is home to several large employers, including the University of New Haven, Yale-New Haven Hospital, and the West Haven VA Medical Center. The city is also home to several smaller businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services.
The city has a median household income of $60,845, and a poverty rate of 11.3%. The city has a strong job market, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. The city is also home to several major employers, including the University of New Haven, Yale-New Haven Hospital, and the West Haven VA Medical Center.

Demographics

West Haven has a population of over 55,000 people, and is home to a diverse population. The city has a median age of 38.7 years, and a gender ratio of 49.7% male and 50.3% female. The city is also home to a variety of ethnic and racial groups, including White (63.2%), Hispanic or Latino (19.2%), African American (13.2%), and Asian (3.3%).
The city has a median household income of $60,845, and a poverty rate of 11.3%. The city has a strong job market, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. The city is also home to several major employers, including the University of New Haven, Yale-New Haven Hospital, and the West Haven VA Medical Center.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of West Haven?
Total Population of West Haven is 55,336.
What is the Total Male Population of West Haven?
Total Male Population of West Haven is 27,144.
What is the Total Female Population of West Haven?
Total Female Population of West Haven is 28,192.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in West Haven?
There are 96.28 Males per 100 Females in West Haven.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in West Haven?
There are 103.86 Females per 100 Males in West Haven.
What is the Median Population Age in West Haven?
Median Population Age in West Haven is 36.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in West Haven
Average Family Size in West Haven is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in West Haven
Average Household Size in West Haven is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in West Haven?
Per Capita income in West Haven is $34,740.
What is the Median Family Income in West Haven?
Median Family Income in West Haven is $91,047.
What is the Median Household income in West Haven?
Median Household Income in West Haven is $72,827.
What is Income or Wage Gap in West Haven?
Income or Wage Gap in West Haven is 27.2%.
Women in West Haven earn 72.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in West Haven?
Family Income Deficit in West Haven is $8,700.
Families that are below poverty line in West Haven earn $8,700 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in West Haven?
Inequality or Gini Index in West Haven is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in West Haven?
There are 29,537 People in the Labor Forcein in West Haven.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in West Haven?
65.1% of People are in the Labor Force in West Haven.
What is the Unemployment Rate in West Haven?
Unemployment Rate in West Haven is 7.9%.