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East Haven School District
East Haven School District is a unified school district in Connecticut with a community population of 27,806. The median household income is $94,628 and the median age is 45.7.
27,806
Population
2261
People / sq mi
$94,628
Median Income
45.7
Median Age
East Haven School District covers 12 sq mi of land at 2261.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 41.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$94,628
Median Household Income
$45,976
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$294,200
Median Home Value
$1,528
Median Rent
74.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
91.6%
High School+
25.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
East Haven School District serves a community with a population of 27,806 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Connecticut.
The median household income in East Haven School District is $94,628, with a per capita income of $45,976. The poverty rate is 5.1%.
East Haven School District is 71.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 41.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In East Haven School District, 91.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in East Haven School District is $294,200, with a median rent of $1,528. The homeownership rate is 74.6%.
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Data for East Haven School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0901290).
East Haven School District stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US school districts, at roughly 2,261 people per square mile. East Haven School District is a school district in Connecticut with a population of 27,806.
Median household income is $94,628, above the US median of $78,538. About 5.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $294,200, with typical rent around $1,528.
Roughly 25.8% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in East Haven School District: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.