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West Haven School District
West Haven School District is a unified school district in Connecticut with a community population of 55,351. The median household income is $74,382 and the median age is 35.8.
55,351
Population
5149
People / sq mi
$74,382
Median Income
35.8
Median Age
West Haven School District covers 11 sq mi of land at 5148.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 47.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 31.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% |
Economy & Income
$74,382
Median Household Income
$35,740
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$291,700
Median Home Value
$1,442
Median Rent
50.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
87.8%
High School+
30.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
West Haven School District serves a community with a population of 55,351 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Connecticut.
The median household income in West Haven School District is $74,382, with a per capita income of $35,740. The poverty rate is 8.9%.
West Haven School District is 47.2% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 31.7% Asian, and 0.3% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In West Haven School District, 87.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in West Haven School District is $291,700, with a median rent of $1,442. The homeownership rate is 50.6%.
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Data for West Haven School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0904950).
West Haven School District stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US school districts, at roughly 5,149 people per square mile. West Haven School District is a school district in Connecticut with a population of 55,351.
The typical household here earns about $74,382, below the US median of $78,538. About 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $291,700, with typical rent around $1,442.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US school districts: 30.5% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in West 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.