East Haven, Connecticut Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of East Haven, Connecticut is 27,729 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 22nd-largest city in Connecticut. The median household income is $86,498, the median home value is $274,900, and the median age is 45.2.
27,729
Population
2255
People / sq mi
$86,498
Median Income
$274,900
Median Home Value
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East Haven covers 12.3 sq mi of land at 2255 people per square mile.
About East Haven, CT
Age is the most distinctive thing about East Haven: a median age of 45.2, older than the national median. With 27,729 residents, East Haven is a city in Connecticut. It ranks #22 among cities in Connecticut by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $86,498 — above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 6.5%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $274,900, with typical rent around $1,454.
25.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Just 8.2% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in East Haven — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$86,498
Median Household Income
$42,692
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$274,900
Median Home Value
$1,454
Median Rent
74.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.7%
High School+
25.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.5%
Drive Alone
80.0%
Public Transit
8.2%
Work From Home
23.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
13.5%
Foreign Born
82.6%
Non-English at Home
4.7%
Veterans
11.4%
With Disability
93.0%
Health Insurance
93.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 26.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11.4% |
| Construction | 9.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.9% |
| Information | 6.6% |
| Retail Trade | 6.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.2% |
| Public Administration | 3.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
East Haven, Connecticut has a population of 27,729 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 22nd-largest city in Connecticut.
The median household income in East Haven, Connecticut is $86,498, with 6.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in East Haven, Connecticut is $274,900, with median monthly rent at $1,454 and a homeownership rate of 74.9%.
The median age in East Haven, Connecticut is 45.2 years. The population is 46.8% male and 53.2% female.
East Haven Cdp, CT Climate
East Haven Cdp, CT has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F) and receives about 1165 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
11°C
Avg Temp
1165
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -2° / 29° | 94 mm |
| February | 0° / 31° | 88 mm |
| March | 4° / 39° | 103 mm |
| April | 9° / 49° | 105 mm |
| May | 15° / 60° | 101 mm |
| June | 20° / 69° | 92 mm |
| July | 24° / 74° | 96 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 98 mm |
| September | 18° / 65° | 92 mm |
| October | 12° / 54° | 92 mm |
| November | 7° / 45° | 103 mm |
| December | 1° / 35° | 101 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit East Haven Cdp, CT
The most comfortable months to visit East Haven Cdp, CT are typically June, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near -6°C low). April is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.