New Haven County, CT

County

2021 Population

864,751

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.4

0.247% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.5%

2.78% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$75,043

5.15% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

Population & Diversity

New Haven County, CT is home to a population of 865k people, from which 93.8% are citizens.

As of 2021, 13.4% of New Haven County, CT residents were born outside of the country (116k people).

In 2021, there were 4.79 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (526k people) in New Haven County, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 110k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 71.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.8%

2021 Citizenship

94%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.8% of New Haven County, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in New Haven County, CT was 94%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in New Haven County, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
526k ± 1.06k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
110k ± 1.36k
White (Hispanic)
71.7k ± 3.23k

19.2%

Hispanic Population

166k people

19.2% of the people in New Haven County, CT are hispanic (166k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in New Haven County, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Jamaica
46,306 ± 5,249 people
India
39,834 ± 4,873 people
Dominican Republic
31,156 ± 4,315 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was Jamaica, the natal country of 46,306 Connecticut residents, followed by India with 39,834 and Dominican Republic with 31,156.

Foreign-Born Population

13.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

116k people

13%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

112k people

As of 2021, 13.4% of New Haven County, CT residents (116k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in New Haven County, CT was 13%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
12,586 ± 729
Gulf War (2001-)
5,865 ± 582
Korea
3,991 ± 452

New Haven County, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.15 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in New Haven County, CT.

Health

94.9% of the population of New Haven County, CT has health coverage, with 49.2% on employee plans, 21.7% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 0.831% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Haven County, CT see 1,170 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,170 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1287 patients per year, and mental health providers who see null patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,170 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 1,170 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,170 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.

Location of Health Services Facilities

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.11%

Uninsured

49.2%

Employer Coverage

21.7%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

0.831%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in New Haven County, CT grew by 3.45% from 4.94% to 5.11%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.69 in New Haven County, CT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in New Haven County, CT.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.4% in New Haven County, CT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in New Haven County, CT.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.98% in New Haven County, CT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in New Haven County, CT.

Economy

The economy of New Haven County, CT employs 433k people. In 2021, the largest industries in New Haven County, CT were Health Care & Social Assistance (77,491 people), Educational Services (56,020 people), and Manufacturing (47,423 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($103,125), Utilities ($90,294), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($80,192).

Employment

Occupations

433k

2021 Value

± 5,648

0.769%

1 Year growth

± 1.85%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in New Haven County, CT grew at a rate of 0.769%, from 429k employees to 433k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in New Haven County, CT, are Management Occupations (46,736 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (45,998 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (40,129 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of New Haven County, CT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

433k

2021 Value

± 5,648

0.769%

1 Year growth

± 1.85%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in New Haven County, CT grew at a rate of 0.769%, from 429k employees to 433k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in New Haven County, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (77,491 people), Educational Services (56,020 people), and Manufacturing (47,423 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of New Haven County, CT, though some of these residents may live in New Haven County, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,410

Median earning men ± $738

$41,496

Median earning women ± $738

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($85,749), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,084), and Information ($72,622).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($62,124), Wholesale Trade ($58,559), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,314).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

Y-Axis

1.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.67M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.2%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,332
Other Services (except Public Administration)
1,320
Retail Trade
1,166
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$4.26M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$2.61M
Educational Services
$1.83M
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Education

The student population of New Haven County, CT in 2020 is skewed towards men, with 44 male students and 27 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in New Haven County, CT are Hispanic or Latino (20 and 37.7%), Black or African American (16 and 30.2%), White (14 and 26.4%), and Unknown (2 and 3.77%).

The largest universities in New Haven County, CT by number of degrees awarded are Ace Cosmetology and Barber Training Center (480736) (53 and 100%) and Ace Cosmetology and Barber Training Center (480736) (53 and 100%).

The most popular majors in New Haven County, CT are Barbering (35 and 66%) and General Cosmetology (18 and 34%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2014 in New Haven County, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 66.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 71 (62% men and 38% 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

In 2020 there were 71 students enrolled in New Haven County, CT, 62% men and 38% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 31 records, of which 38.7% were women and 61.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Barbering
35 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
18 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in New Haven County, CT was Barbering with 35 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in New Haven County, CT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Ace Cosmetology and Barber Training Center (480736)
53 degrees awarded
Ace Cosmetology and Barber Training Center (480736)
53 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ace Cosmetology and Barber Training Center (480736) with 53 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 33 men were awarded degrees from institutions in New Haven County, CT, which is 1.65 times more than the 20 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 20 degrees mean that there were 1.25 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 16 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in New Haven County, CT was $259,400 in 2021, which is 0.78 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $252,300 to $259,400, a 2.81% increase. The homeownership rate in New Haven County, CT is 62.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in New Haven County, CT have an average commute time of 25.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in New Haven County, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$259,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,715

$208,977

Median Property Taxes

±$2,665

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 New Haven County, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

62.1%

Homeownership

2021

60.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 62.1% of the housing units in New Haven County, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.1%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$75,043

Median Household Income

± $1,069

336k

Number of Households

± 4,716

In 2021, the median household income of the 336k households in New Haven County, CT grew to $75,043 from the previous year's value of $71,370.

The following chart displays the households in New Haven County, 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 New Haven County, CT is from Connecticut.

0.495

2024 Wage GINI in Connecticut

0.498

2023 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2024, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.495 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.618% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.474. 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 (74.9%)
Worked At Home (8.69%)
Carpooled (8.13%)

In 2021, 74.9% of workers in New Haven County, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.69%) and those who carpooled to work (8.13%).

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

25.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in New Haven County, CT have a shorter commute time (25.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.99% of the workforce in New Haven County, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in New Haven County, CT (96.2k out of 838k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in New Haven County, 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

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

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

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 329 in New Haven County, CT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 88.1% per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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