East Haven, CT Demographics
A map of East Haven's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 19,656 | 70.4% |
Hispanic | 5,054 | 18.1% |
Black | 1,262 | 4.5% |
Asian | 1,066 | 3.8% |
Multiracial | 744 | 2.7% |
Native American/Other | 141 | 0.5% |
East Haven, Connecticut had a population of 27,923 in 2020. It was 70.4% White, 4.5% Black, 3.8% Asian, 18.1% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of East Haven, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 215 places in Connecticut, East Haven is the 22nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
East Haven's White Population
19,656 residents of East Haven identify as White, or 70.4%. This makes the White share of the population of East Haven slightly larger than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, East Haven is ranked #177 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
East Haven is more White than neighboring New Haven (27.6% White), and West Haven (46.7% White). East Haven is less White than neighboring Branford Center (82.2% White), North Haven (80.9% White), and Northford (90.8% White).
East Haven's Black Population
1,262 residents of East Haven identify as Black, or 4.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of East Haven slightly less than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, East Haven is ranked #42 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
East Haven is more Black than neighboring Branford Center (2.6% Black), North Haven (3.7% Black), and Northford (1.1% Black). East Haven is less Black than neighboring New Haven (30.4% Black), and West Haven (20.7% Black).
East Haven's Asian Population
1,066 residents of East Haven identify as Asian, or 3.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of East Haven roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, East Haven is ranked #76 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
East Haven is more Asian than neighboring Branford Center (3.1% Asian), and Northford (1.6% Asian). East Haven is less Asian than neighboring New Haven (6.7% Asian), North Haven (6.1% Asian), and West Haven (4.7% Asian).
East Haven's Hispanic Population
5,054 residents of East Haven identify as Hispanic, or 18.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of East Haven roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, East Haven is ranked #23 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
East Haven is more Hispanic than neighboring Branford Center (8.7% Hispanic), North Haven (6.1% Hispanic), and Northford (4.2% Hispanic). East Haven is less Hispanic than neighboring New Haven (30.6% Hispanic), and West Haven (23.7% Hispanic).
East Haven's Native American/Other Population
141 residents of East Haven identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of East Haven roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, East Haven is ranked #131 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
East Haven is more Native American/Other than neighboring Northford (0.2% Native American/Other). East Haven is less Native American/Other than neighboring Branford Center (0.6% Native American/Other), New Haven (0.9% Native American/Other), North Haven (0.6% Native American/Other), and West Haven (0.9% Native American/Other).
East Haven's Multiracial Population
744 residents of East Haven identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of East Haven roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, East Haven is ranked #176 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
East Haven is more Multiracial than neighboring North Haven (2.6% Multiracial), and Northford (2.1% Multiracial). East Haven is less Multiracial than neighboring Branford Center (2.8% Multiracial), New Haven (3.6% Multiracial), and West Haven (3.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.