New Haven, CT Demographics
A map of New Haven's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 41,068 | 30.6% |
Black | 40,788 | 30.4% |
White | 37,010 | 27.6% |
Asian | 9,044 | 6.7% |
Multiracial | 4,840 | 3.6% |
Native American/Other | 1,273 | 0.9% |
New Haven, Connecticut had a population of 134,023 in 2020. It was 27.6% White, 30.4% Black, 6.7% Asian, 30.6% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of New Haven, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New Haven is the 3rd 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).
New Haven's White Population
37,010 residents of New Haven identify as White, or 27.6%. This makes the White share of the population of New Haven considerably less than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New Haven is ranked #211 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
New Haven is less White than neighboring West Haven (46.7% White), East Haven (70.4% White), North Haven (80.9% White), Orange (79.3% White), and Woodmont (85.1% White).
New Haven's Black Population
40,788 residents of New Haven identify as Black, or 30.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of New Haven considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New Haven is ranked #4 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
New Haven is more Black than neighboring West Haven (20.7% Black), East Haven (4.5% Black), North Haven (3.7% Black), Orange (1.8% Black), and Woodmont (1.7% Black).
New Haven's Asian Population
9,044 residents of New Haven identify as Asian, or 6.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of New Haven roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New Haven is ranked #34 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
New Haven is more Asian than neighboring West Haven (4.7% Asian), East Haven (3.8% Asian), North Haven (6.1% Asian), and Woodmont (1.8% Asian). New Haven is less Asian than neighboring Orange (10.2% Asian).
New Haven's Hispanic Population
41,068 residents of New Haven identify as Hispanic, or 30.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of New Haven larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New Haven is ranked #11 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
New Haven is more Hispanic than neighboring West Haven (23.7% Hispanic), East Haven (18.1% Hispanic), North Haven (6.1% Hispanic), Orange (5% Hispanic), and Woodmont (7.3% Hispanic).
New Haven's Native American/Other Population
1,273 residents of New Haven identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of New Haven roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New Haven is ranked #44 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
New Haven is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Haven (0.5% Native American/Other), North Haven (0.6% Native American/Other), Orange (0.5% Native American/Other), and Woodmont (0.5% Native American/Other).
New Haven's Multiracial Population
4,840 residents of New Haven identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of New Haven roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New Haven is ranked #117 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
New Haven is more Multiracial than neighboring West Haven (3.4% Multiracial), East Haven (2.7% Multiracial), North Haven (2.6% Multiracial), Orange (3.2% Multiracial), and Woodmont (3.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.