West Haven

County:: South Central CT Planning Region
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 10.75
State:: Connecticut

West Haven is a city located in South Central CT Planning Region, Connecticut. West Haven has a 2025 population of 54,403. West Haven is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -1.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 55,370 in 2020.

The average household income in West Haven is $93,039 with a poverty rate of 12.48%.The median age in West Haven is 36 years: 34.3 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Haven includes 51.39% White, 19.63% Black or African American, 12.98% other race, 4.95% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	28,338	51.39%
Black or African American	10,823	19.63%
Other race	7,158	12.98%
Two or more races	5,666	10.27%
Asian	2,731	4.95%
Native American	316	0.57%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	115	0.21%

West Haven Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Haven's average per capita income is $50,237. Household income levels show a median of $73,566. The poverty rate stands at 12.48%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$115,259	-
Families	$91,336	$109,969
Households	$73,566	$93,039
Non Families	$47,666	$56,964

$50,237

Average Income

$73,566

Median Household Income

12.48%

Poverty Rate