West Haven, CT

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2021 Population

55,518

1.56% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

35.9

2.57% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.8%

6.39% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$66,868

4.07% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$210,900

7.16% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

27,801

0.586% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, West Haven, CT had a population of 55.5k people with a median age of 35.9 and a median household income of $66,868. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of West Haven, CT grew from 54,666 to 55,518, a 1.56% increase and its median household income grew from $64,255 to $66,868, a 4.07% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Haven, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (48.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.1%), Other (Hispanic) (9.76%), White (Hispanic) (8.85%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.91%).

None of the households in West Haven, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.4% of the residents in West Haven, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Haven, CT are University of New Haven (2,123 degrees awarded in 2021) and Stone Academy-West Haven (133 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in West Haven, CT was $210,900, and the homeownership rate was 50.4%.

Most people in West Haven, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.6 minutes. The average car ownership in West Haven, CT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

West Haven, CT is home to a population of 55.5k people, from which 89.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 20.8% of West Haven, CT residents were born outside of the country (11.6k people).

In 2021, there were 2.66 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.7k people) in West Haven, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.42k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.4%

2021 Citizenship

90.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.4% of West Haven, CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in West Haven, CT was 90.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in West Haven, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Haven, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
26.7k ± 1.53k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.1k ± 1.33k
Other (Hispanic)
5.42k ± 1.25k

25.3%

Hispanic Population

14k people

25.3% of the people in West Haven, CT are hispanic (14k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in West Haven, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Connecticut.

Most Common Origin

Jamaica
42,506 ± 5,032 people
India
41,570 ± 4,977 people
Dominican Republic
26,547 ± 3,985 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was Jamaica, the natal country of 42,506 Connecticut residents, followed by India with 41,570 and Dominican Republic with 26,547.

Foreign-Born Population

20.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.6k people

19.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.7k people

As of 2021, 20.8% of West Haven, CT residents (11.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Haven, CT was 19.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in West Haven, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,078 ± 280
Gulf War (2001-)
483 ± 217
Gulf War (1990s)
190 ± 110

West Haven, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.23 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of West Haven, CT employs 27.8k people. The largest industries in West Haven, CT are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,643 people), Retail Trade (3,034 people), and Educational Services (2,977 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($110,625), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($67,700), and Public Administration ($62,177).

Males in Connecticut have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,882. The income inequality in Connecticut (measured using the Gini index) is 0.502, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

27.8k

2021 Value

± 1,541

0.586%

1 Year growth

± 7.97%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in West Haven, CT grew at a rate of 0.586%, from 27.6k employees to 27.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Haven, CT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,332 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,523 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,200 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Haven, CT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Connecticut (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

27.8k

2021 Value

± 1,541

0.586%

1 Year growth

± 7.97%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in West Haven, CT grew at a rate of 0.586%, from 27.6k employees to 27.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Haven, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,643 people), Retail Trade (3,034 people), and Educational Services (2,977 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Haven, CT, though some of these residents may live in West Haven, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,977

Median earning men ± $4,254

$33,416

Median earning women ± $2,970

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($83,787), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,958), and Information ($61,563).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,402), Construction ($50,546), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($47,308).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Connecticut.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($15.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($13.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Connecticut products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$182B

2020 Value in Connecticut

$344B

Projected 2050 Value in Connecticut

89.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Connecticut trade was $182B. This is expected to increase 89.3% to $344B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Connecticut trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$33.3B
Massachusetts
$19.3B
New Jersey
$7.59B

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $33.3B, followed by Massachusetts with $19.3B and New Jersey and $7.59B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Connecticut shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing the state of Connecticut. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (59.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Connecticut for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Connecticut

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Richard Blumenthal

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Chris Murphy

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing Connecticut.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Connecticut over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Connecticut

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Connecticut have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in West Haven, CT awarded 2,256 degrees. The student population of West Haven, CT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,530 male students and 4,549 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Haven, CT are White (1,141 and 61.1%), followed by Black or African American (300 and 16.1%), Hispanic or Latino (251 and 13.5%), and Asian (88 and 4.72%).

The largest universities in West Haven, CT by number of degrees awarded are University of New Haven (2,123 and 94.1%) and Stone Academy-West Haven (133 and 5.9%).

The most popular majors in West Haven, CT are Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (233 and 10.3%), General Business Administration & Management (177 and 7.85%), and Forensic Science and Technology. (172 and 7.62%).

The median tuition cost in West Haven, CT for private four year colleges is $41,370.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in West Haven, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 8,079 (43.7% men and 56.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 8,079 students enrolled in West Haven, CT, 43.7% men and 56.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,795 records, of which 55.9% were women and 44.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
231 degrees awarded
Forensic Science and Technology.
126 degrees awarded
General Psychology
103 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in West Haven, CT was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 231 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in West Haven, CT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of New Haven
2,123 degrees awarded
Stone Academy-West Haven
133 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of New Haven with 2,123 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 984 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Haven, CT, which is 0.774 times less than the 1,272 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,141 degrees mean that there were 3.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 300 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($41,370) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,528) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.936% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.826% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (773k), Bachelors Degree (616k), and Some college (551k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West Haven, CT was $210,900 in 2021, which is 0.861 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $196,800 to $210,900, a 7.16% increase. The homeownership rate in West Haven, CT is 50.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in West Haven, CT have an average commute time of 23.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Haven, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in West Haven, CT is $66,868. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in West Haven, CT was Census Tract 1547 with a value of $99,816, followed by Census Tract 1548 and Census Tract 1549, with respective values of $98,542 and $75,540.

Housing

Property

$210,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,285

$10,251

Median Property Taxes

±$757

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Haven, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in West Haven, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

50.4%

Homeownership

2021

58.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 50.4% of the housing units in West Haven, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in West Haven, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1547
Census Tract 1548
Census Tract 1549

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Haven, CT was Census Tract 1547 with a value of $99,816, followed by Census Tract 1548 and Census Tract 1549, with respective values of $98,542 and $75,540.

The following map shows all of the places in West Haven, CT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,868

Median Household Income

± $3,232

20.3k

Number of Households

± 1,251

In 2021, the median household income of the 20.3k households in West Haven, CT grew to $66,868 from the previous year's value of $64,255.

The following chart displays the households in West Haven, CT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Haven, CT is from Connecticut.

0.502

2021 Wage GINI in Connecticut

0.501

2020 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2021, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.502 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.223% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Connecticut in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Connecticut across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73%)
Carpooled (12.2%)
Worked At Home (5.44%)

In 2021, 73% of workers in West Haven, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.2%) and those who worked at home (5.44%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Haven, CT have a shorter commute time (23.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.25% of the workforce in West Haven, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in West Haven, CT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West Haven, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Haven, CT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Haven, CT (6.15k out of 52.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Haven, CT is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.9% of the population of West Haven, CT has health coverage, with 40% on employee plans, 28.1% on Medicaid, 9.18% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.5% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Haven County, CT see 1128 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.23% decrease from the previous year (1142 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1273 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 205 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,128 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Haven County, CT

Primary care physicians in New Haven County, CT see an average of 1,128 patients per year. This represents a 1.23% decrease from the previous year (1,142 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Haven County, CT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 26.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.09%

Uninsured

40%

Employer Coverage

28.1%

Medicaid

9.18%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.5%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Haven, CT grew by 6.31% from 8.55% to 9.09%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in West Haven, CT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.