West Haven, CT Demographics
A map of West Haven's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 25,960 | 46.7% |
Hispanic | 13,177 | 23.7% |
Black | 11,485 | 20.7% |
Asian | 2,609 | 4.7% |
Multiracial | 1,876 | 3.4% |
Native American/Other | 477 | 0.9% |
West Haven, Connecticut had a population of 55,584 in 2020. It was 46.7% White, 20.7% Black, 4.7% Asian, 23.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Haven, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 215 places in Connecticut, West Haven is the 12th 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).
West Haven's White Population
25,960 residents of West Haven identify as White, or 46.7%. This makes the White share of the population of West Haven less than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, West Haven is ranked #203 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Haven is more White than neighboring New Haven (27.6% White). West Haven is less White than neighboring Woodmont (85.1% White), Orange (79.3% White), Milford city (balance) (79.4% White), and East Haven (70.4% White).
West Haven's Black Population
11,485 residents of West Haven identify as Black, or 20.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Haven slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, West Haven is ranked #6 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Haven is more Black than neighboring Woodmont (1.7% Black), Orange (1.8% Black), Milford city (balance) (3% Black), and East Haven (4.5% Black). West Haven is less Black than neighboring New Haven (30.4% Black).
West Haven's Asian Population
2,609 residents of West Haven identify as Asian, or 4.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Haven roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, West Haven is ranked #63 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Haven is more Asian than neighboring Woodmont (1.8% Asian), and East Haven (3.8% Asian). West Haven is less Asian than neighboring New Haven (6.7% Asian), Orange (10.2% Asian), and Milford city (balance) (5.6% Asian).
West Haven's Hispanic Population
13,177 residents of West Haven identify as Hispanic, or 23.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Haven slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, West Haven is ranked #14 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Haven is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodmont (7.3% Hispanic), Orange (5% Hispanic), Milford city (balance) (7.9% Hispanic), and East Haven (18.1% Hispanic). West Haven is less Hispanic than neighboring New Haven (30.6% Hispanic).
West Haven's Native American/Other Population
477 residents of West 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 West Haven roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, West Haven is ranked #44 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Haven is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodmont (0.5% Native American/Other), Orange (0.5% Native American/Other), Milford city (balance) (0.6% Native American/Other), and East Haven (0.5% Native American/Other).
West Haven's Multiracial Population
1,876 residents of West Haven identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Haven roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, West Haven is ranked #131 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Haven is more Multiracial than neighboring Orange (3.2% Multiracial), and East Haven (2.7% Multiracial). West Haven is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodmont (3.5% Multiracial), New Haven (3.6% Multiracial), and Milford city (balance) (3.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.