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New Haven School District
New Haven School District is a unified school district in Connecticut with a community population of 134,349. The median household income is $56,851 and the median age is 31.9.
134,349
Population
7188
People / sq mi
$56,851
Median Income
31.9
Median Age
New Haven School District covers 19 sq mi of land at 7188.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 26.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$56,851
Median Household Income
$36,242
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$287,100
Median Home Value
$1,488
Median Rent
28.4%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
87.4%
High School+
38.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
New Haven School District serves a community with a population of 134,349 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Connecticut.
The median household income in New Haven School District is $56,851, with a per capita income of $36,242. The poverty rate is 17.9%.
New Haven School District is 35.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 26.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In New Haven School District, 87.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in New Haven School District is $287,100, with a median rent of $1,488. The homeownership rate is 28.4%.
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Data for New Haven School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0902790).
Homeownership is the standout figure in New Haven School District: 28.4% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. New Haven School District is a school district in Connecticut with a population of 134,349.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $56,851, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 17.9%, poverty is near the top of the range for US school districts, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $287,100, with typical rent around $1,488.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US school districts — 38.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.