New Haven, Connecticut Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of New Haven, Connecticut is 132,893 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 3rd-largest city in Connecticut. The median household income is $53,771, the median home value is $249,000, and the median age is 31.9.

The population has grown 6.0% since 2010 (129,816 → 137,562).

132,893

Population

7110

People / sq mi

$53,771

Median Income

$249,000

Median Home Value

New Haven covers 18.7 sq mi of land at 7110 people per square mile.

About New Haven, CT

New Haven is a city in Connecticut with a population of 132,893. It ranks #3 among cities in Connecticut by population. The median age is 31.9, younger than the national median. The population is 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

The median household income in New Haven is $53,771, below the US median of $74,580. 18.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $249,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,442. The homeownership rate of 28.4% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in New Haven reflects 37.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.2% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.0 minutes each way.

New Haven city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of New Haven city had a population of 129,816 in 2010 and 137,562 in 2024, a 6.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 137,562 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.42%.

137,562

Population (2024)

129,816

Population (2010)

137,562

Peak (2024)

0.42%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	129,816	-	-	estimate
2011	130,845	+1,029	+0.79%	estimate
2012	131,114	+269	+0.21%	estimate
2013	130,906	-208	-0.16%	estimate
2014	130,611	-295	-0.23%	estimate
2015	130,383	-228	-0.17%	estimate
2016	130,417	+34	+0.03%	estimate
2017	130,653	+236	+0.18%	estimate
2018	129,993	-660	-0.51%	estimate
2019	130,250	+257	+0.20%	estimate
2020	129,314	-936	-0.72%	estimate
2021	134,088	+4,774	+3.69%	estimate
2022	134,684	+596	+0.44%	estimate
2023	136,144	+1,460	+1.08%	estimate
2024	137,562	+1,418	+1.04%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	36.7%
Black or African American	30.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.5%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$53,771

Median Household Income

$34,482

Per Capita Income

18.3%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$249,000

Median Home Value

$1,442

Median Rent

28.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

86.0%

High School+

37.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

6.9%

Drive Alone

58.1%

Public Transit

12.2%

Work From Home

21.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

26.3%

Foreign Born

66.7%

Non-English at Home

2.0%

Veterans

11.8%

With Disability

92.5%

Health Insurance

93.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	40.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	9.8%
Manufacturing	9.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	9.1%
Construction	5.0%
Retail Trade	4.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.1%
Information	3.9%
Public Administration	2.9%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.6%
Agriculture & Mining	0.2%

Largest cities in Connecticut

Bridgeport (148,012)Stamford (135,806)Hartford (119,970)Waterbury (114,356)Norwalk (91,375)Danbury (86,086)New Britain (73,301)West Hartford (63,809)Bristol (61,129)Meriden (60,418)View all Connecticut cities →

Largest counties in Connecticut

Capitol Planning Region (969,029)Western Connecticut Planning Region (621,232)South Central Connecticut Planning Region (566,803)Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (452,303)Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (326,296)

Part of Connecticut

Connecticut demographic profile All Connecticut data →

Metro areas in Connecticut

Hartford (1,144,012)Bridgeport (947,528)New Haven (566,803)Waterbury (452,303)Norwich (279,025)All US metros →

City rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

New Haven, Connecticut has a population of 132,893 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 3rd-largest city in Connecticut.

The median household income in New Haven, Connecticut is $53,771, with 18.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in New Haven, Connecticut is $249,000, with median monthly rent at $1,442 and a homeownership rate of 28.4%.

The median age in New Haven, Connecticut is 31.9 years. The population is 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

The population has grown 6.0% since 2010 (129,816 → 137,562).