Demographics in West Haven, CT

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is West Haven?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

55,147

Male

26,568

48.2%

Female

28,579

51.8%

Median Age

36.0

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

51.4%

Black

19.6%

Hispanic

26.5%

Asian

5.0%

Two or More

10.3%

Other

13.0%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

18.9%

High School or Higher

40.4%

Foreign Born

20.8%

Veterans

3.9%

Married

33.3%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

West Haven, CT has a population of 55,147 with a median age of 36.0. The racial makeup is 51.4% White, 26.5% Hispanic, 19.6% Black, 5.0% Asian. About 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 20.8%.