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135,736
TOTAL POPULATION
63,821
MALE POPULATION
71,915
FEMALE POPULATION
88.75
MALES / 100 FEMALES
112.68
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,449
PER CAPITA INCOME
$62,870
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$54,305
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
15.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
84.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,990
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
70,691
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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New Haven Area Codes

Race in New Haven

The most populous races in New Haven are White / Caucasian (56,867 | 41.9%), Hispanic or Latino (41,631 | 30.7%), and Black / African American (40,592 | 29.9%).
Race in New Haven
Race# Population% Population
Asian6,8965.1%
Black / African American40,59229.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino41,63130.7%
Native / Alaskan4060.3%
White / Caucasian56,86741.9%
Two or more Races12,2749.0%
Some other Race18,70113.8%
Total135,736100.0%

Ancestry in New Haven

The most populous ancestries reported in New Haven are Puerto Rican (21,570 | 15.9%), Italian (12,800 | 9.4%), Irish (9,057 | 6.7%), Mexican (7,626 | 5.6%), and German (5,456 | 4.0%), together accounting for 41.6% of all New Haven residents.
Ancestry in New Haven
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1,1790.9%
African1,8381.3%
Albanian460.0%
Alsatian130.0%
American3,2952.4%
Arab1,4621.1%
Argentinean5020.4%
Armenian770.1%
Australian100.0%
Austrian1660.1%
Bahamian10.0%
Barbadian110.0%
Basque170.0%
Belgian510.0%
Bermudan120.0%
Bhutanese2380.2%
Blackfeet1040.1%
Bolivian1070.1%
Brazilian1710.1%
British8700.6%
British West Indian710.1%
Bulgarian1070.1%
Burmese7950.6%
Cajun100.0%
Cambodian270.0%
Canadian2540.2%
Cape Verdean1170.1%
Central American3,2352.4%
Central American Indian6400.5%
Cherokee2850.2%
Chilean1290.1%
Chippewa80.0%
Choctaw450.0%
Colombian8570.6%
Costa Rican140.0%
Croatian1480.1%
Cuban8060.6%
Czech1670.1%
Czechoslovakian60.0%
Danish5280.4%
Dominican2,4341.8%
Dutch6880.5%
Eastern European3710.3%
Ecuadorian1,9501.4%
Egyptian660.1%
English4,8103.5%
Ethiopian1740.1%
European8070.6%
Filipino770.1%
Finnish620.1%
French1,5941.2%
French American Indian60.0%
French Canadian7300.5%
German5,4564.0%
Ghanaian1910.1%
Greek5720.4%
Guatemalan2,3081.7%
Guyanese1120.1%
Haitian4890.4%
Hmong150.0%
Honduran1580.1%
Hungarian6340.5%
Icelander60.0%
Indian (Asian)2,6521.9%
Indonesian50.0%
Inupiat30.0%
Iranian630.1%
Iraqi1100.1%
Irish9,0576.7%
Iroquois10.0%
Israeli940.1%
Italian12,8009.4%
Jamaican2,1151.6%
Japanese590.0%
Jordanian60.0%
Kenyan1270.1%
Korean4260.3%
Laotian770.1%
Latvian1320.1%
Lebanese1120.1%
Liberian360.0%
Lithuanian3950.3%
Macedonian10.0%
Malaysian800.1%
Mexican7,6265.6%
Mexican American Indian2000.2%
Mongolian60.0%
Moroccan1570.1%
Native Hawaiian320.0%
Navajo140.0%
Nicaraguan820.1%
Nigerian1720.1%
Northern European790.1%
Norwegian3890.3%
Osage10.0%
Pakistani1000.1%
Palestinian150.0%
Panamanian1510.1%
Pennsylvania German310.0%
Peruvian5280.4%
Polish2,8562.1%
Portuguese8470.6%
Puerto Rican21,57015.9%
Romanian1240.1%
Russian1,5641.1%
Salvadoran5220.4%
Samoan80.0%
Scandinavian1950.1%
Scotch-Irish2540.2%
Scottish9560.7%
Serbian2170.2%
Slavic350.0%
Slovak2240.2%
Slovene350.0%
South African510.0%
South American4,2873.2%
South American Indian1130.1%
Spaniard3220.2%
Spanish1300.1%
Sri Lankan3850.3%
Subsaharan African3,4992.6%
Sudanese80.0%
Swedish7610.6%
Swiss1160.1%
Syrian4510.3%
Thai1,4261.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian3300.2%
Turkish750.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander310.0%
Ukrainian3580.3%
Uruguayan460.0%
Venezuelan1560.1%
Vietnamese400.0%
Welsh3370.3%
West Indian1100.1%
Yaqui80.0%
Yugoslavian1100.1%
Zimbabwean370.0%
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Immigrants in New Haven

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in New Haven came from Latin America (11,806 | 8.7%), Asia (5,874 | 4.3%), Central America (5,321 | 3.9%), Mexico (3,675 | 2.7%), and Europe (3,489 | 2.6%), together accounting for 22.2% of all New Haven residents.
Immigrants in New Haven
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1,0530.8%
Africa1,8741.4%
Argentina2760.2%
Asia5,8744.3%
Australia510.0%
Austria210.0%
Bahamas10.0%
Bangladesh60.0%
Belarus280.0%
Belgium20.0%
Bolivia590.0%
Brazil2420.2%
Bulgaria90.0%
Cambodia190.0%
Cameroon230.0%
Canada5380.4%
Caribbean3,0912.3%
Central America5,3213.9%
Chile930.1%
China1,6321.2%
Colombia7490.5%
Congo680.1%
Costa Rica100.0%
Croatia780.1%
Cuba1370.1%
Czechoslovakia740.1%
Denmark2580.2%
Dominica550.0%
Dominican Republic7690.6%
Eastern Africa5590.4%
Eastern Asia2,3401.7%
Eastern Europe1,6001.2%
Ecuador1,3571.0%
Egypt250.0%
El Salvador2430.2%
England1290.1%
Eritrea110.0%
Ethiopia1500.1%
Europe3,4892.6%
France1520.1%
Germany3010.2%
Ghana1760.1%
Greece560.0%
Guatemala1,1690.9%
Guyana920.1%
Haiti1660.1%
Honduras1530.1%
Hong Kong780.1%
Hungary340.0%
India7070.5%
Indonesia660.1%
Iran830.1%
Iraq1310.1%
Ireland470.0%
Israel1550.1%
Italy2710.2%
Jamaica1,6251.2%
Japan1490.1%
Jordan860.1%
Kazakhstan180.0%
Kenya750.1%
Korea5520.4%
Kuwait150.0%
Laos510.0%
Latin America11,8068.7%
Latvia330.0%
Lebanon290.0%
Liberia90.0%
Malaysia110.0%
Mexico3,6752.7%
Middle Africa3040.2%
Moldova420.0%
Morocco750.1%
Nepal20.0%
Netherlands110.0%
Nicaragua710.1%
Nigeria3100.2%
North Macedonia210.0%
Northern Africa1650.1%
Northern Europe8520.6%
Norway40.0%
Oceania1660.1%
Pakistan1700.1%
Peru2760.2%
Philippines2030.2%
Poland2650.2%
Portugal220.0%
Romania680.1%
Russia5770.4%
Saudi Arabia310.0%
Scotland290.0%
Serbia1370.1%
Singapore490.0%
South Africa460.0%
South America3,3942.5%
South Central Asia2,0891.5%
South Eastern Asia5550.4%
Southern Europe5240.4%
Spain1750.1%
Sri Lanka500.0%
Sudan440.0%
Sweden780.1%
Switzerland260.0%
Syria3520.3%
Taiwan920.1%
Thailand850.1%
Trinidad and Tobago1840.1%
Turkey290.0%
Ukraine120.0%
Uruguay140.0%
Venezuela2060.2%
Vietnam660.1%
Western Africa6180.5%
Western Asia8900.7%
Western Europe5130.4%
Yemen250.0%
Zaire1320.1%
Zimbabwe370.0%
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Sex and Age in New Haven

Sex and Age in New Haven

The most populous age groups in New Haven are 20 to 24 Years (6,670 | 10.4%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (7,627 | 10.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in New Haven
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,967 (6.2%)4,297 (6.0%)
5 to 9 Years3,391 (5.3%)4,192 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years4,662 (7.3%)4,100 (5.7%)
15 to 19 Years5,913 (9.3%)6,408 (8.9%)
20 to 24 Years6,670 (10.4%)7,314 (10.2%)
25 to 29 Years6,482 (10.2%)7,627 (10.6%)
30 to 34 Years5,342 (8.4%)5,873 (8.2%)
35 to 39 Years4,208 (6.6%)4,654 (6.5%)
40 to 44 Years4,459 (7.0%)4,171 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years3,106 (4.9%)4,592 (6.4%)
50 to 54 Years3,457 (5.4%)4,007 (5.6%)
55 to 59 Years3,280 (5.1%)3,266 (4.5%)
60 to 64 Years2,428 (3.8%)3,240 (4.5%)
65 to 69 Years2,546 (4.0%)2,690 (3.7%)
70 to 74 Years1,652 (2.6%)2,172 (3.0%)
75 to 79 Years1,275 (2.0%)1,551 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years515 (0.8%)572 (0.8%)
85 Years and over468 (0.7%)1,189 (1.7%)
Total63,821 (100.0%)71,915 (100.0%)

Families and Households in New Haven

Median Family Size in New Haven

The median family size in New Haven is 3.25 persons per family, with single female/mother families (10,800 | 40.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.39 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,786 | 10.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.83 persons per family.
Median Family Size in New Haven
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple13,191 (49.3%)3.23
Single Male/Father2,786 (10.4%)2.83
Single Female/Mother10,800 (40.3%)3.39
Total Families26,777 (100.0%)3.25

Median Household Size in New Haven

The median household size in New Haven is 2.37 persons per household, with single female/mother households (10,800 | 20.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.59 persons per household. non-family households (26,200 | 49.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.34 persons per household.
Median Household Size in New Haven
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple13,191 (24.9%)3.27
Single Male/Father2,786 (5.3%)3.14
Single Female/Mother10,800 (20.4%)3.59
Non-family26,200 (49.5%)1.34
Total Households52,977 (100.0%)2.37

Household Size by Marriage Status in New Haven

Out of a total of 52,977 households in New Haven, 26,777 (50.5%) are family households, while 26,200 (49.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 10,387, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 20,101.
Household Size by Marriage Status in New Haven
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-20,101 (37.9%)
2-Person Households10,387 (19.6%)4,600 (8.7%)
3-Person Households7,724 (14.6%)910 (1.7%)
4-Person Households4,614 (8.7%)372 (0.7%)
5-Person Households2,473 (4.7%)142 (0.3%)
6-Person Households885 (1.7%)22 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households694 (1.3%)53 (0.1%)
Total26,777 (50.5%)26,200 (49.5%)

Female Fertility in New Haven

Fertility by Age in New Haven

Average fertility rate in New Haven is 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 32.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 67.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in New Haven
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years657 (67.2%)32.0
35 to 50 years320 (32.8%)23.0
Total977 (100.0%)24.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in New Haven

66.8% of women with births (977) in New Haven are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 36.4% 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 26.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in New Haven
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years418 (63.6%)239 (36.4%)
35 to 50 years235 (73.4%)85 (26.6%)
Total653 (66.8%)324 (33.2%)

Fertility by Education in New Haven

Average fertility rate in New Haven is 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 33.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 17.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 27.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in New Haven
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School96 (9.8%)17.0
High School Diploma179 (18.3%)19.0
College or Associate's Degree265 (27.1%)25.0
Bachelor's Degree194 (19.9%)24.0
Graduate Degree243 (24.9%)33.0
Total977 (100.0%)24.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in New Haven

33.2% of women with births in New Haven are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 89.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 69.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in New Haven
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School73 (76.0%)23 (24.0%)
High School Diploma54 (30.2%)125 (69.8%)
College or Associate's Degree139 (52.4%)126 (47.5%)
Bachelor's Degree169 (87.1%)25 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree218 (89.7%)25 (10.3%)
Total653 (66.8%)324 (33.2%)

Income in New Haven

Income Overview in New Haven

Per Capita Income in New Haven is $33,449, while median incomes of families and households are $62,870 and $54,305 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income135,736$33,449
Median Family Income26,777$62,870
Mean Family Income26,777$99,563
Median Household Income52,977$54,305
Mean Household Income52,977$82,869
Income Deficit26,777$11,990
Wage / Income Gap (%)135,73615.91%
Wage / Income Gap ($)135,73684.09¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index135,7360.53

Earnings by Sex in New Haven

Average Earnings in New Haven are $34,105, $36,721 for men and $30,880 for women, a difference of 15.9%.
Earnings by Sex in New Haven
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male35,255 (47.3%)$36,721
Female39,253 (52.7%)$30,880
Total74,508 (100.0%)$34,105

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in New Haven

The most common earnings brackets in New Haven are $100,000+ for men (4,739 | 13.4%) and $100,000+ for women (3,646 | 9.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in New Haven
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,964 (5.6%)3,467 (8.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,981 (5.6%)1,981 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,306 (3.7%)1,632 (4.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,428 (4.1%)1,472 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,181 (3.4%)1,893 (4.8%)
$12,500 to $14,999937 (2.7%)1,468 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,008 (2.9%)968 (2.5%)
$17,500 to $19,999849 (2.4%)1,387 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $22,499626 (1.8%)916 (2.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,114 (3.2%)1,522 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,025 (5.7%)2,624 (6.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,452 (7.0%)2,051 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,014 (5.7%)2,466 (6.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,852 (5.2%)1,626 (4.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,793 (5.1%)1,767 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,011 (2.9%)1,157 (2.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,256 (6.4%)2,276 (5.8%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,742 (4.9%)1,729 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,977 (8.4%)3,205 (8.2%)
$100,000+4,739 (13.4%)3,646 (9.3%)
Total35,255 (100.0%)39,253 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in New Haven

Average earnings in New Haven are $44,418 for men and $39,236 for women, a difference of 11.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $78,704, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,533. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,920, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,247.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in New Haven
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$31,533$23,247
High School Diploma$34,144$29,290
College or Associate's Degree$42,470$35,046
Bachelor's Degree$55,029$47,095
Graduate Degree$78,704$70,920
Total$44,418$39,236

Family Income in New Haven

Family Income Brackets in New Haven

According to the New Haven family income data, there are 4,418 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 16.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 937 families (3.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in New Haven
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,8747.0%
$10,000 to $14,9999373.5%
$15,000 to $24,9992,1698.1%
$25,000 to $34,9992,5449.5%
$35,000 to $49,9993,32012.4%
$50,000 to $74,9994,41816.5%
$75,000 to $99,9992,91910.9%
$100,000 to $149,9993,85614.4%
$150,000 to $199,9991,9017.1%
$200,000+2,83810.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in New Haven

6-person families (789 | 2.9%) account for the highest median family income in New Haven with $95,164 per family, while 2-person families (11,632 | 43.4%) have the highest median income of $32,150 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in New Haven
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families11,632 (43.4%)$64,300
3-Person Families7,416 (27.7%)$60,413
4-Person Families4,169 (15.6%)$74,443
5-Person Families2,200 (8.2%)$58,858
6-Person Families789 (2.9%)$95,164
7+ Person Families571 (2.1%)$42,872
Total26,777 (100.0%)$62,870

Family Income by Number of Earners in New Haven

The median family income in New Haven is $62,870, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,672) having the highest median family income of $119,479, while families with no earners (3,992) have the lowest median family income of $19,254, accounting for 10.0% and 14.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in New Haven
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners3,992 (14.9%)$19,254
1 Earner9,451 (35.3%)$42,106
2 Earners10,662 (39.8%)$95,435
3+ Earners2,672 (10.0%)$119,479
Total26,777 (100.0%)$62,870

Household Income in New Haven

Household Income Brackets in New Haven

With 8,053 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in New Haven, accounting for 15.2% of all households. In contrast, only 2,914 households (5.5%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in New Haven
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0004,9279.3%
$10,000 to $14,9994,1327.8%
$15,000 to $24,9995,1399.7%
$25,000 to $34,9994,3978.3%
$35,000 to $49,9996,83412.9%
$50,000 to $74,9998,05315.2%
$75,000 to $99,9995,82711.0%
$100,000 to $149,9996,46312.2%
$150,000 to $199,9992,9145.5%
$200,000+4,2918.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in New Haven

The median household income in New Haven is $54,305, with the highest median household income of $60,146 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 17,724 households (33.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $39,387, with 9,809 households (18.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in New Haven
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,563 (6.7%)$40,046
25 to 44 Years21,881 (41.3%)$58,487
45 to 64 Years17,724 (33.5%)$60,146
65+ Years9,809 (18.5%)$39,387
Total52,977 (100.0%)$54,305

Poverty in New Haven

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in New Haven

With 23.8% poverty level for males and 26.6% for females among the residents of New Haven, 6 to 11 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,832 males (42.3%) and 1,731 females (40.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in New Haven
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,541 (39.2%)1,731 (40.8%)
5 Years283 (34.3%)247 (35.6%)
6 to 11 Years1,832 (42.3%)1,840 (38.8%)
12 to 14 Years702 (25.0%)838 (31.6%)
15 Years279 (29.4%)163 (21.8%)
16 and 17 Years457 (28.5%)623 (34.0%)
18 to 24 Years2,030 (31.1%)2,163 (31.1%)
25 to 34 Years1,952 (16.9%)3,323 (24.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,453 (17.2%)1,961 (22.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,257 (19.5%)1,689 (19.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,238 (22.1%)1,630 (25.1%)
65 to 74 Years671 (16.4%)946 (19.8%)
75 Years and over435 (19.8%)643 (20.6%)
Total14,130 (23.8%)17,797 (26.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in New Haven

According to the poverty statistics in New Haven, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 83.6% of males and 80.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in New Haven
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,389 (60.8%)2,508 (59.2%)
5 Years541 (65.7%)446 (64.4%)
6 to 11 Years2,496 (57.7%)2,903 (61.2%)
12 to 14 Years2,101 (75.0%)1,818 (68.4%)
15 Years669 (70.6%)586 (78.2%)
16 and 17 Years1,144 (71.5%)1,211 (66.0%)
18 to 24 Years4,486 (68.9%)4,798 (68.9%)
25 to 34 Years9,621 (83.1%)10,066 (75.2%)
35 to 44 Years7,011 (82.8%)6,842 (77.7%)
45 to 54 Years5,194 (80.5%)6,909 (80.4%)
55 to 64 Years4,362 (77.9%)4,854 (74.9%)
65 to 74 Years3,422 (83.6%)3,821 (80.2%)
75 Years and over1,767 (80.2%)2,475 (79.4%)
Total45,203 (76.2%)49,237 (73.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in New Haven

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in New Haven show that 8.6% or 1,133 of the total 13,191 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 76.3%, comprising of 90 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.4%, which includes 410 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in New Haven
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children7,181 (94.6%)410 (5.4%)
1 or 2 Children3,899 (90.4%)414 (9.6%)
3 or 4 Children950 (81.3%)219 (18.7%)
5 or more Children28 (23.7%)90 (76.3%)
Total12,058 (91.4%)1,133 (8.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in New Haven

According to the poverty data in New Haven, 15.4% or 429 single-father households and 31.5% or 3,405 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 153 households (79.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in New Haven
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children116 (8.7%)501 (15.1%)
1 or 2 Children236 (17.4%)1,820 (31.5%)
3 or 4 Children63 (70.0%)931 (61.3%)
5 or more Children14 (100.0%)153 (79.3%)
Total429 (15.4%)3,405 (31.5%)

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

The poverty data for New Haven shows that 1,133 of the married-couple family households (8.6%) and 3,834 of the single-parent households (28.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 90 households (76.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 167 household (80.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in New Haven
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children410 (5.4%)617 (13.3%)
1 or 2 Children414 (9.6%)2,056 (28.8%)
3 or 4 Children219 (18.7%)994 (61.7%)
5 or more Children90 (76.3%)167 (80.7%)
Total1,133 (8.6%)3,834 (28.2%)

Employment Characteristics in New Haven

Employment by Class of Employer in New Haven

Among the 63,696 employed individuals in New Haven, private company employees (38,248 | 60.1%), not-for-profit organizations (14,609 | 22.9%), and local government employees (3,271 | 5.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in New Haven
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees38,24860.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,0911.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,6534.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations14,60922.9%
Local Government Employees3,2715.1%
State Government Employees2,4653.9%
Federal Government Employees1,3352.1%
Unpaid Family Workers240.0%
Total63,696100.0%

Employment Status by Age in New Haven

According to the labor force statistics for New Haven, out of the total population over 16 years of age (109,429), 64.6% or 70,691 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.8% or 5,514 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 83.6% or 14,623 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.2% or 683 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in New Haven
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4,217 (39.7%)683 (16.2%)
20 to 24 Years9,411 (67.3%)631 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Years10,963 (77.7%)987 (9.0%)
30 to 34 Years9,353 (83.4%)673 (7.2%)
35 to 44 Years14,623 (83.6%)950 (6.5%)
45 to 54 Years11,614 (76.6%)999 (8.6%)
55 to 59 Years4,196 (64.1%)185 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years3,055 (53.9%)208 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,781 (30.7%)170 (6.1%)
75 Years and over446 (8.0%)18 (4.1%)
Total70,691 (64.6%)5,514 (7.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in New Haven

According to labor force statistics for New Haven, 76.6% of individuals (53,767) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (70,192) are in the labor force, with 7.4% or 3,979 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 84.5% or 23,331 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.9% or 2,025 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in New Haven
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4,633 (54.6%)840 (9.9%)
High School Diploma15,694 (74.7%)2,710 (12.9%)
College / Associate Degree10,129 (77.4%)1,021 (7.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher23,331 (84.5%)856 (3.1%)
Total53,767 (76.6%)5,194 (7.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in New Haven

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in New Haven are Community & Social Service (10,687 | 16.4%), Education Instruction & Library (7,341 | 11.3%), Management (5,563 | 8.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (4,872 | 7.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (4,582 | 7.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in New Haven

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in New Haven, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.0%), Computers & Mathematics (71.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (62.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (69.5%), Education, Arts & Media (69.3%), and Health Technologists (68.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in New Haven
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,780 (50.0%)2,783 (50.0%)
Business & Financial1,000 (40.1%)1,497 (60.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,871 (62.7%)1,711 (37.3%)
Computers & Mathematics966 (71.5%)385 (28.5%)
Architecture & Engineering922 (82.0%)202 (18.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science983 (46.7%)1,124 (53.3%)
Community & Social Service 3,793 (35.5%)6,894 (64.5%)
Education, Arts & Media458 (30.7%)1,032 (69.3%)
Legal Services & Support248 (44.5%)309 (55.5%)
Education Instruction & Library2,496 (34.0%)4,845 (66.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment591 (45.5%)708 (54.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,488 (30.5%)3,384 (69.5%)
Health Technologists1,174 (31.6%)2,540 (68.4%)
Total (Category)11,932 (42.3%)16,269 (57.7%)
Total (Overall)30,701 (47.2%)34,385 (52.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in New Haven are Food Preparation & Serving (4,522 | 7.0%), Healthcare Support (3,200 | 4.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (2,805 | 4.3%), Personal Care & Service (2,339 | 3.6%), and Security & Protection (1,251 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in New Haven

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in New Haven, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (70.4%), Security & Protection (65.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.9%), Personal Care & Service (67.4%), and Law Enforcement (54.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in New Haven
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support450 (14.1%)2,750 (85.9%)
Security & Protection814 (65.1%)437 (34.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention690 (70.4%)290 (29.6%)
Law Enforcement124 (45.8%)147 (54.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,456 (54.3%)2,066 (45.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,457 (51.9%)1,348 (48.1%)
Personal Care & Service762 (32.6%)1,577 (67.4%)
Total (Category)5,939 (42.1%)8,178 (57.9%)
Total (Overall)30,701 (47.2%)34,385 (52.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in New Haven are Office & Administration (5,957 | 9.1%), and Sales & Related (4,463 | 6.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in New Haven

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in New Haven
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,001 (44.8%)2,462 (55.2%)
Office & Administration1,365 (22.9%)4,592 (77.1%)
Total (Category)3,366 (32.3%)7,054 (67.7%)
Total (Overall)30,701 (47.2%)34,385 (52.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in New Haven are Construction & Extraction (2,980 | 4.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,106 | 1.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (98 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in New Haven

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in New Haven
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry8 (8.2%)90 (91.8%)
Construction & Extraction2,813 (94.4%)167 (5.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,077 (97.4%)29 (2.6%)
Total (Category)3,898 (93.2%)286 (6.8%)
Total (Overall)30,701 (47.2%)34,385 (52.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in New Haven are Production (3,766 | 5.8%), Material Moving (2,453 | 3.8%), and Transportation (1,945 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in New Haven

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in New Haven
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,450 (65.1%)1,316 (34.9%)
Transportation1,317 (67.7%)628 (32.3%)
Material Moving1,799 (73.3%)654 (26.7%)
Total (Category)5,566 (68.2%)2,598 (31.8%)
Total (Overall)30,701 (47.2%)34,385 (52.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in New Haven

Employment Industries in New Haven

The major employment industries in New Haven include Educational Services (13,584 | 20.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,660 | 17.9%), Manufacturing (6,106 | 9.4%), Retail Trade (6,061 | 9.3%), and Accommodation & Food Services (4,906 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in New Haven

Employment Industries by Sex in New Haven

The New Haven industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Construction (96.1%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (74.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (98.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (77.1%), and Educational Services (61.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in New Haven
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting4 (2.0%)193 (98.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction3,254 (96.1%)132 (3.9%)
Manufacturing3,803 (62.3%)2,303 (37.7%)
Wholesale Trade454 (70.7%)188 (29.3%)
Retail Trade3,260 (53.8%)2,801 (46.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,599 (67.7%)761 (32.3%)
Utilities145 (56.4%)112 (43.6%)
Information614 (51.2%)586 (48.8%)
Finance & Insurance675 (40.7%)983 (59.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing613 (74.8%)207 (25.2%)
Professional & Scientific2,131 (58.9%)1,487 (41.1%)
Enterprise Management32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support1,356 (53.4%)1,181 (46.6%)
Educational Services5,194 (38.2%)8,390 (61.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,673 (22.9%)8,987 (77.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation659 (43.8%)847 (56.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,478 (50.5%)2,428 (49.5%)
Public Administration798 (40.3%)1,181 (59.7%)
Total30,701 (47.2%)34,385 (52.8%)

Education in New Haven

School Enrollment in New Haven

The most common levels of schooling among the 44,261 students in New Haven are college / undergraduate (13,390 | 30.2%), high school (7,293 | 16.5%), and graduate / professional (7,155 | 16.2%).
School Enrollment in New Haven
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,9104.3%
Kindergarten1,1532.6%
Elementary School6,59214.9%
Middle School6,76815.3%
High School7,29316.5%
College / Undergraduate13,39030.2%
Graduate / Professional7,15516.2%
Total44,261100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in New Haven

Out of a total of 44,261 students who are enrolled in schools in New Haven, 14,783 (33.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 29,478 (66.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4,217 (74.9% 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 6,723 (94.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in New Haven
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,452 (82.6%)307 (17.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old6,723 (94.2%)411 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds7,893 (91.6%)723 (8.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds4,770 (93.8%)314 (6.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,104 (49.4%)3,180 (50.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds3,374 (40.3%)5,002 (59.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,417 (25.2%)4,217 (74.9%)
35 Years and over756 (55.0%)618 (45.0%)
Total29,478 (66.6%)14,783 (33.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in New Haven

Business (4,174 | 11.6%), social sciences (4,116 | 11.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (3,940 | 11.0%), literature & languages (3,100 | 8.6%), and science & technology (2,784 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 35,943 individuals in New Haven who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in New Haven
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,1363.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,94011.0%
Physical & Health Sciences1,7855.0%
Psychology1,8925.3%
Social Sciences4,11611.5%
Engineering1,7144.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies4081.1%
Science & Technology2,7847.7%
Business4,17411.6%
Education2,3256.5%
Literature & Languages3,1008.6%
Liberal Arts & History2,5677.1%
Visual & Performing Arts2,6377.3%
Communications1,3173.7%
Arts & Humanities2,0485.7%
Total35,943100.0%

Transportation & Commute in New Haven

Vehicle Availability by Sex in New Haven

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in New Haven are males with 1 vehicle (11,063, accounting for 38.9%) and females with 1 vehicle (12,670, making up 34.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in New Haven
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,774 (9.8%)4,865 (15.3%)
1 Vehicle11,063 (38.9%)12,670 (40.0%)
2 Vehicles10,125 (35.6%)9,451 (29.8%)
3 Vehicles3,269 (11.5%)3,915 (12.3%)
4 Vehicles763 (2.7%)576 (1.8%)
5 or more Vehicles446 (1.6%)233 (0.7%)
Total28,440 (100.0%)31,710 (100.0%)

Commute Time in New Haven

The most frequently occuring commute durations in New Haven are 15 to 19 minutes (11,978 commuters, 21.3%), 10 to 14 minutes (11,332 commuters, 20.1%), and 20 to 24 minutes (8,905 commuters, 15.8%).
Commute Time in New Haven
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,0771.9%
5 to 9 Minutes6,48211.5%
10 to 14 Minutes11,33220.1%
15 to 19 Minutes11,97821.3%
20 to 24 Minutes8,90515.8%
25 to 29 Minutes2,8765.1%
30 to 34 Minutes5,69910.1%
35 to 39 Minutes9001.6%
40 to 44 Minutes1,4622.6%
45 to 59 Minutes2,3744.2%
60 to 89 Minutes2,0383.6%
90 or more Minutes1,1782.1%

Commute Time by Sex in New Haven

The most common commute times in New Haven are 15 to 19 minutes (4,899 commuters, 18.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (7,079 commuters, 23.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in New Haven
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes447 (1.7%)630 (2.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,798 (10.5%)3,684 (12.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes4,607 (17.2%)6,725 (22.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes4,899 (18.3%)7,079 (23.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes4,568 (17.1%)4,337 (14.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,521 (5.7%)1,355 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes3,310 (12.4%)2,389 (8.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes481 (1.8%)419 (1.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes748 (2.8%)714 (2.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,508 (5.6%)866 (2.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,041 (3.9%)997 (3.4%)
90 or more Minutes800 (3.0%)378 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in New Haven

The most frequent times of departure to work in New Haven are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,916, 10.9%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (4,678, 15.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in New Haven
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,490 (5.6%)554 (1.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,137 (4.3%)624 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,167 (4.4%)712 (2.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,516 (5.7%)2,114 (7.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,475 (9.3%)2,562 (8.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,916 (10.9%)3,913 (13.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,195 (8.2%)2,615 (8.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,812 (10.5%)4,678 (15.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,111 (7.9%)2,332 (7.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,920 (7.2%)2,701 (9.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,807 (6.8%)1,329 (4.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM516 (1.9%)349 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,642 (9.9%)2,924 (9.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,024 (7.6%)2,166 (7.3%)
Total26,728 (100.0%)29,573 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in New Haven

Occupancy by Ownership in New Haven

Of the total 52,977 dwellings in New Haven, owner-occupied units account for 15,168 (28.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 37,809 (71.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in New Haven
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units15,16828.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units37,80971.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units52,977100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in New Haven

Occupancy by Household Size in New Haven
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household20,10137.9%
2-Person Household14,98728.3%
3-Person Household8,63416.3%
4+ Person Household9,25517.5%
Total Housing Units52,977100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in New Haven

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in New Haven
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,864 (19.2%)16,237 (80.8%)
2-Person Household5,207 (34.7%)9,780 (65.3%)
3-Person Household3,059 (35.4%)5,575 (64.6%)
4+ Person Household3,038 (32.8%)6,217 (67.2%)
Total Housing Units15,168 (28.6%)37,809 (71.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in New Haven

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in New Haven
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,226 (16.5%)6,210 (83.5%)
High School Diploma3,375 (24.7%)10,294 (75.3%)
College/Associate Degree2,757 (28.3%)6,987 (71.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7,810 (35.3%)14,318 (64.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in New Haven

Occupancy by Age of Householder in New Haven
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years15,68829.6%
35 to 44 Years9,75618.4%
45 to 54 Years9,83918.6%
55 to 64 Years7,88514.9%
65 to 74 Years6,09211.5%
75 to 84 Years2,6795.1%
85 Years and Over1,0382.0%
Total52,977100.0%

Housing Finances in New Haven

Median Income by Occupancy in New Haven

Median Income by Occupancy in New Haven
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied15,168 (28.6%)$103,818
Renter-Occupied37,809 (71.4%)$40,463
Average52,977 (100.0%)$54,305

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in New Haven

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in New Haven
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000488 (3.2%)2,583 (6.8%)
$5,000 to $9,999231 (1.5%)1,635 (4.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999231 (1.5%)3,898 (10.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999274 (1.8%)2,213 (5.9%)
$20,000 to $24,999226 (1.5%)2,412 (6.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999645 (4.3%)3,751 (9.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,264 (8.3%)5,556 (14.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,747 (11.5%)6,301 (16.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,094 (13.8%)3,735 (9.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,258 (21.5%)3,220 (8.5%)
$150,000 or more4,710 (31.0%)2,505 (6.6%)
Total15,168 (100.0%)37,809 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in New Haven

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in New Haven
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300132 (0.9%)2,245 (5.9%)
$300 to $499333 (2.2%)2,493 (6.6%)
$500 to $799872 (5.8%)2,294 (6.1%)
$800 to $9991,060 (7.0%)1,520 (4.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,702 (17.8%)13,087 (34.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9993,324 (21.9%)9,559 (25.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,785 (18.4%)4,276 (11.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,636 (10.8%)953 (2.5%)
$3,000 or more2,324 (15.3%)830 (2.2%)
Total15,168 (100.0%)37,809 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in New Haven

Housing Structures in New Haven

Housing Structures in New Haven
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached11,08120.9%
Single Unit, Attached2,8165.3%
2 Unit Apartments9,13417.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments12,53223.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4,0077.6%
10 or more Apartments13,28725.1%
Mobile Home / Other1200.2%
Total52,977100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in New Haven

Housing Structures by Occupancy in New Haven
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached8,857 (79.9%)2,224 (20.1%)
Single Unit, Attached1,240 (44.0%)1,576 (56.0%)
2 Unit Apartments2,323 (25.4%)6,811 (74.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,715 (13.7%)10,817 (86.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments305 (7.6%)3,702 (92.4%)
10 or more Apartments637 (4.8%)12,650 (95.2%)
Mobile Home / Other91 (75.8%)29 (24.2%)
Total15,168 (28.6%)37,809 (71.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in New Haven

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in New Haven
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room83 (0.5%)3,075 (8.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms567 (3.7%)10,351 (27.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms5,530 (36.5%)18,425 (48.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms5,461 (36.0%)5,292 (14.0%)
8 or more Rooms3,527 (23.3%)666 (1.8%)
Total15,168 (100.0%)37,809 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in New Haven

Housing Structure by Heating Type in New Haven
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas10,215 (67.3%)22,400 (59.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas218 (1.4%)1,181 (3.1%)
Electricity1,186 (7.8%)11,814 (31.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene3,442 (22.7%)1,965 (5.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)7 (0.0%)
All other Fuels107 (0.7%)192 (0.5%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)250 (0.7%)
Total15,168 (100.0%)37,809 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in New Haven

Household Vehicle Usage in New Haven
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle774 (5.1%)12,859 (34.0%)
1 Vehicle5,811 (38.3%)17,823 (47.1%)
2 Vehicles6,177 (40.7%)5,649 (14.9%)
3 or more Vehicles2,406 (15.9%)1,478 (3.9%)
Total15,168 (100.0%)37,809 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in New Haven

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in New Haven

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4,86410,304
Median Property Value$232,400$237,900
Median Household Income$81,985$3,464
Monthly Housing Costs$1,103$2,160
Real Estate Taxes$5,802$181

Property Value by Mortgage Status in New Haven

Property Value by Mortgage Status in New Haven
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000268 (5.5%)285 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999313 (6.4%)226 (2.2%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,582 (53.1%)6,563 (63.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,032 (21.2%)2,076 (20.2%)
$500,000 to $749,999299 (6.1%)652 (6.3%)
$750,000 to $999,999195 (4.0%)280 (2.7%)
$1,000,000 or more175 (3.6%)222 (2.1%)
Total4,864 (100.0%)10,304 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in New Haven

Household Income by Mortgage Status in New Haven
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000271 (5.6%)88 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $24,999312 (6.4%)448 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999339 (7.0%)419 (4.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999709 (14.6%)306 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999592 (12.2%)555 (5.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999550 (11.3%)1,155 (11.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999845 (17.4%)1,544 (15.0%)
$150,000 or more1,246 (25.6%)2,413 (23.4%)
Total4,864 (100.0%)10,304 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in New Haven

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in New Haven
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,724 (35.4%)113,365 (1,100.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x999 (20.5%)4,309 (41.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x552 (11.4%)2,630 (25.5%)
4.0x or more1,463 (30.1%)1,122 (10.9%)
Total4,864 (100.0%)10,304 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in New Haven

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in New Haven
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800133 (2.7%)89 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,499135 (2.8%)107 (1.0%)
$800 to $1,4994,302 (88.4%)374 (3.6%)
Total4,864 (100.0%)10,304 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in New Haven

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Haven

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Haven
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years9,613 (98.3%)168 (1.7%)
6 to 18 Years22,073 (96.3%)844 (3.7%)
19 to 25 Years19,553 (95.0%)1,034 (5.0%)
26 to 34 Years20,289 (89.9%)2,278 (10.1%)
35 to 44 Years14,314 (82.8%)2,984 (17.2%)
45 to 54 Years13,463 (89.5%)1,586 (10.5%)
55 to 64 Years11,385 (94.2%)705 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years8,650 (97.6%)210 (2.4%)
75 Years and older5,197 (97.7%)123 (2.3%)
Total124,537 (92.6%)9,932 (7.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in New Haven

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in New Haven
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born9,613 (98.3%)168 (1.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen22,073 (96.3%)844 (3.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen19,553 (95.0%)1,034 (5.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in New Haven

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in New Haven
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00024,600 (94.8%)1,352 (5.2%)
$25,000 to $49,99923,778 (90.0%)2,652 (10.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99918,145 (89.8%)2,066 (10.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,948 (88.5%)1,688 (11.5%)
$100,000 and over36,673 (95.5%)1,713 (4.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Haven

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Haven
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 67,278 (74.4%)2,508 (25.6%)
6 to 18 Years15,218 (66.4%)7,692 (33.6%)
19 to 25 Years5,071 (24.6%)14,945 (72.6%)
25 to 34 Years6,324 (28.0%)14,386 (63.7%)
35 to 44 Years5,170 (29.9%)9,377 (54.2%)
45 to 54 Years5,002 (33.2%)8,910 (59.2%)
55 to 64 Years4,777 (39.5%)7,057 (58.4%)
65 to 74 Years8,152 (92.0%)3,701 (41.8%)
75 Years and over5,160 (97.0%)2,130 (40.0%)
Total62,152 (46.2%)70,706 (52.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in New Haven

Disability Status by Sex by Age in New Haven
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (0.8%)37 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years986 (9.3%)616 (5.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,396 (6.5%)848 (3.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,376 (11.6%)4,044 (16.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,046 (25.6%)1,520 (31.9%)
75 Years and over731 (33.2%)1,570 (50.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in New Haven

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in New Haven: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (0.8%)37 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years20 (0.2%)14 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years139 (0.6%)42 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years285 (1.4%)637 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years293 (7.2%)260 (5.4%)
75 Years and over371 (16.9%)407 (13.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in New Haven: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years137 (1.3%)125 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years162 (0.7%)176 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years421 (2.1%)913 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years181 (4.4%)338 (7.1%)
75 Years and over237 (10.8%)249 (8.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in New Haven: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years893 (8.4%)548 (5.0%)
18 to 34 Years1,037 (4.8%)510 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,078 (5.2%)1,304 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years320 (7.8%)291 (6.1%)
75 Years and over131 (5.9%)371 (11.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in New Haven: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years109 (1.0%)27 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years321 (1.5%)268 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,405 (6.8%)2,156 (9.0%)
65 to 74 Years568 (13.9%)933 (19.6%)
75 Years and over453 (20.6%)1,225 (39.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in New Haven: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years330 (3.1%)82 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years220 (1.0%)103 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years855 (4.2%)618 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years165 (4.0%)116 (2.4%)
75 Years and over178 (8.1%)534 (17.1%)

Technology Access in New Haven

Computing Device Access in New Haven

Computing Device Access in New Haven
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop38,54872.8%
Smartphone47,18889.1%
Tablet31,05958.6%
No Computing Device3,6536.9%
Total52,977100.0%

Internet Access in New Haven

Internet Access in New Haven
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet360.1%
Broadband Home38,73673.1%
Cellular Data Only7,02013.3%
Satellite Internet1,3702.6%
No Internet6,08111.5%
Total52,977100.0%

New Haven Summary

New Haven, Connecticut is a city located in the southern part of the state, on the northern shore of Long Island Sound. It is the second-largest city in Connecticut, after Bridgeport, and the sixth-largest in New England. The city has a population of 129,779 as of the 2010 census, making it the sixth-largest city in the state.
New Haven was founded in 1638 by English Puritans, and was the first planned city in the United States. It was originally called Quinnipiac, after the local Native American tribe, but was renamed New Haven in 1640. The city was an important center of trade and commerce in colonial times, and was the home of Yale University, which was founded in 1701.

Geography

New Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut, on the northern shore of Long Island Sound. It is bordered by the towns of East Haven, North Haven, Hamden, and Woodbridge. The city covers an area of 22.6 square miles, and has a population density of 5,717 people per square mile.
The city is situated at the mouth of the Quinnipiac River, which flows into Long Island Sound. The city is located at the intersection of two major highways, Interstate 95 and Interstate 91.

Climate

New Haven has a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. The average high temperature in July is 81°F, and the average low temperature in January is 19°F. The city receives an average of 44 inches of precipitation per year, with the most occurring in May and June.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, New Haven had a population of 129,779. The racial makeup of the city was 57.2% White, 28.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 8.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 5.8% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.8% of the population.
The median household income in New Haven was $37,817, and the median family income was $45,837. The per capita income was $21,845. About 20.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Economy

New Haven is a major center of education, healthcare, and research. Yale University is the city's largest employer, with over 11,000 employees. Other major employers include Yale-New Haven Hospital, the City of New Haven, and Southern Connecticut State University.
The city is also home to several major corporations, including Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Aetna, and United Illuminating. The city's port is a major hub for shipping and transportation, and the city is home to several major manufacturing companies, including Olin Corporation and the New Haven Clock Company.
New Haven is also a major tourist destination, with attractions such as the Yale University Art Gallery, the Peabody Museum of Natural History, and the Shubert Theater. The city is also home to several major festivals, including the International Festival of Arts and Ideas and the New Haven Jazz Festival.

Conclusion

New Haven, Connecticut is a city with a rich history and a vibrant economy. It is home to Yale University, one of the most prestigious universities in the world, and is a major center of education, healthcare, and research. The city is also a major tourist destination, with attractions such as the Yale University Art Gallery, the Peabody Museum of Natural History, and the Shubert Theater. New Haven is a diverse city, with a population that is 57.2% White, 28.3% African American, 8.2% Asian, and 20.8% Hispanic or Latino. The city is a major hub for shipping and transportation, and is home to several major corporations, including Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Aetna, and United Illuminating.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of New Haven?
Total Population of New Haven is 135,736.
What is the Total Male Population of New Haven?
Total Male Population of New Haven is 63,821.
What is the Total Female Population of New Haven?
Total Female Population of New Haven is 71,915.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in New Haven?
There are 88.75 Males per 100 Females in New Haven.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in New Haven?
There are 112.68 Females per 100 Males in New Haven.
What is the Median Population Age in New Haven?
Median Population Age in New Haven is 31.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in New Haven
Average Family Size in New Haven is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in New Haven
Average Household Size in New Haven is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in New Haven?
Per Capita income in New Haven is $33,449.
What is the Median Family Income in New Haven?
Median Family Income in New Haven is $62,870.
What is the Median Household income in New Haven?
Median Household Income in New Haven is $54,305.
What is Income or Wage Gap in New Haven?
Income or Wage Gap in New Haven is 15.9%.
Women in New Haven earn 84.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in New Haven?
Family Income Deficit in New Haven is $11,990.
Families that are below poverty line in New Haven earn $11,990 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in New Haven?
Inequality or Gini Index in New Haven is 0.53.
How Large is the Labor Force in New Haven?
There are 70,691 People in the Labor Forcein in New Haven.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in New Haven?
64.6% of People are in the Labor Force in New Haven.
What is the Unemployment Rate in New Haven?
Unemployment Rate in New Haven is 7.8%.