New Haven County, Connecticut Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for New Haven County, Connecticut, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in New Haven County, Connecticut. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in New Haven County, Connecticut. The estimated population of New Haven County, Connecticut is 864,751 people, with a median age of 40.4.

We can look at the total population in New Haven County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
864,751
+1.05%
+0.30%
2020
855,733
 -0.21% -
2019
857,513
 -0.21% -
2018
859,339
 -0.32% -
2017
862,127
 - -

Population of New Haven County, Connecticut by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
60.8%
64.1%
 -5.15%
Black/African American
12.7%
12.3%
 +3.25%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
19.2%
17.2%
 +11.63%
Asian
4%
3.9%
 +2.56%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
2.1%
 +28.57%
Other
0.5%
0.3%
 +66.67%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of New Haven County, Connecticut by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.4 -0.25% 38.9 +0.78% 41.8 -0.71%
2020 40.5 +0.5% 38.6 +0.52% 42.1 +0.24%
2019 40.3 +0.5% 38.4 0% 42 +0.48%
2018 40.1 0% 38.4 0% 41.8 +0.48%
2017 40.1 - 38.4 - 41.6 -

The median age of New Haven County, Connecticut gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 47,561 -3.7% 45,677 -2.05% 45,805 44,743
10 to 19 57,365 -0.76% 55,153 -1.76% 56,914 54,156
20 to 29 59,702 -2.18% 58,996 -1.64% 58,407 58,037
30 to 39 51,079 +4.67% 54,706 +3.15% 53,487 56,437
40 to 49 54,404 -5.86% 57,372 -5.97% 51,244 54,013
50 to 59 60,087 -1.13% 65,114 -2.85% 59,407 63,279
60 to 69 47,198 +7.89% 52,595 +6.22% 50,988 55,914
70+ 38,467 +10.5% 56,651 +4.55% 42,658 59,262

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of New Haven County, Connecticut is $75,043.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for New Haven County.

  • Under 25
    $37,146.00
  • 25 to 44
    $77,956.00
  • 45 to 64
    $93,150.00
  • 65 and over
    $56,631.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in New Haven County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in New Haven County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of New Haven County, Connecticut is currently $102,367.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

11.03% of households in New Haven County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of New Haven County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.10%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.05%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.82%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.54%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.09%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.37%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.03%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in New Haven County is $41,192.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of New Haven County by the total population of New Haven County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in New Haven County, Connecticut, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in New Haven County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    18.31%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.26%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.93%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.51%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in New Haven County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of New Haven County over the age of 16 is 711,358.

Of those people, a total of 65.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in New Haven County is 60.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 48,225 39.10% 16.30%
20 to 24 years 58,621 73.50% 10.80%
25 to 29 years 57,823 83.90% 9.10%
30 to 34 years 57,022 85.80% 5.80%
35 to 44 years 104,251 85.90% 5.80%
45 to 54 years 113,642 84.30% 5.80%
55 to 59 years 62,952 78.30% 5.00%
60 to 64 years 58,923 63.40% 4.00%
65 to 74 years 86,469 32.20% 4.50%
75 years and over 63,430 7.60% 3.20%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in New Haven County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 508,949 64.20% 5.60%
Black or African American 93,314 67.50% 10.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,217 57.40% 9.90%
Asian 29,145 67.40% 5.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 330 62.70% 9.20%
Other 43,699 66.70% 9.40%
Two or more races 34,704 71.70% 9.60%
Hispanic or Latino 119,173 67.60% 9.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 456,914 63.90% 5.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in New Haven County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in New Haven County is 432,717, with median earnings of $47,681.00.

Women in New Haven County, Connecticut earning approximately 76.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 432,717 $47,681.00
Male 216,277 $54,410.00
Female 216,440 $41,496.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 46,736 $86,098.00
Business and Financial 23,002 $74,805.00
Computer and Mathematical 11,422 $83,912.00
Architecture and Engineering 9,382 $86,982.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6,703 $65,625.00
Community and Social Service 8,919 $53,422.00
Legal 5,451 $94,885.00
Educational and Library 34,842 $52,699.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7,963 $42,715.00
Healthcare Practitioners 33,576 $73,296.00
Healthcare Support 17,969 $30,190.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5,056 $37,411.00
Law Enforcement 3,928 $86,969.00
Food Preparation and Serving 20,751 $17,564.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 13,386 $26,704.00
Personal Care and Service 14,350 $19,419.00
Sales 40,129 $37,502.00
Office and Administrative Support 45,998 $39,901.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 603 $17,054.00
Construction and Extraction 19,453 $44,762.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 12,627 $56,416.00
Production 22,604 $40,399.00
Transportation and Material Moving 14,214 $38,958.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 26,372 $93,352.00 20,364 $75,441.00
Business and Financial 10,219 $87,364.00 12,783 $64,389.00
Computer and Mathematical 8,442 $84,627.00 2,980 $79,623.00
Architecture and Engineering 8,045 $89,946.00 1,337 $74,054.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3,349 $71,797.00 3,354 $63,630.00
Community and Social Service 2,673 $44,389.00 6,246 $54,749.00
Legal 2,709 $109,548.00 2,742 $75,309.00
Educational and Library 9,832 $64,658.00 25,010 $47,920.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4,226 $49,521.00 3,737 $40,010.00
Healthcare Practitioners 8,019 $87,555.00 25,557 $70,955.00
Healthcare Support 2,613 $34,288.00 15,356 $29,361.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 3,998 $53,956.00 1,058 $18,958.00
Law Enforcement 3,081 $92,845.00 847 $56,699.00
Food Preparation and Serving 9,624 $21,333.00 11,127 $14,742.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 8,695 $31,643.00 4,691 $21,420.00
Personal Care and Service 4,185 $20,890.00 10,165 $18,592.00
Sales 20,200 $51,176.00 19,929 $23,680.00
Office and Administrative Support 10,764 $43,133.00 35,234 $39,035.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 396 $18,889.00 207 $15,737.00
Construction and Extraction 18,861 $45,219.00 592 $40,556.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 12,198 $56,273.00 429 $68,750.00
Production 15,672 $46,683.00 6,932 $29,324.00
Transportation and Material Moving 11,651 $44,248.00 2,563 $25,938.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 336,400 households in New Haven County, with an average household size of 2.49 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 211,377 families in New Haven County with an average family size of 3.14 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 146,547 16,739 48,091 125,023
Average Household Size 3.19 3.22 3.35 1.24
Total Families 146,547 16,739 48,091 0
Average Household Size 3.16 2.86 3.16 0

Poverty

Of the 211,377 families in New Haven County, 7.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in New Haven County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 368,720 housing units in New Haven County, Connecticut.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 336,400 91.23%
Vacant 32,320 8.77%

33.30% of the total 368,720 housing units in New Haven County are rental units. This is approximately 122,775 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 208,977 are occupied by the owner - or 56.68% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in New Haven County is $1,223.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in New Haven County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    4,648
  • Less than $500
    12,970
  • $500 to $999
    23,944
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    50,788
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    24,489
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    6,855
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    1,990
  • $3,000 or more
    1,739

Property Value

The median value of a property in New Haven County is $259,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in New Haven County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    4,393
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    8,952
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20,819
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    33,385
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    61,440
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    60,052
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    17,427
  • $1,000,000 or more
    2,509

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in New Haven County. The chart below shows the number of properties in New Haven County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    88,194
  • 1940 to 1949
    26,035
  • 1950 to 1959
    54,665
  • 1960 to 1969
    45,134
  • 1970 to 1979
    50,191
  • 1980 to 1989
    46,408
  • 1990 to 1999
    27,359
  • 2000 to 2009
    21,454
  • 2010 to 2013
    9,189
  • 2014 or later
    91

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in New Haven County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    36,686
  • 1 vehicle available
    119,284
  • 2 vehicles available
    116,843
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    63,587

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in New Haven County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in New Haven County that commute to work in a particular way.

25.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in New Haven County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    8,578
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    36,716
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    57,710
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    64,710
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    62,121
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    27,121
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    49,347
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    12,061
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    14,973
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    24,270
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    17,940
  • 90 or more minutes
    11,561

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for New Haven County, Connecticut in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in New Haven County, Connecticut

We have data for 38 places in New Haven County, Connecticut. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.