Demographics & People — East Haven, Connecticut
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 27,729 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~28,000 |
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| Median Age | 45.7 |
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| Total Households | 11,282 |
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| Family Households | 7,063 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4141 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 21,134 |
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| Black or African American | 1,494 |
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| Asian | 581 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 5,348 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Italian | 9,948 |
| Other groups | 5,822 |
| Irish | 4,957 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,856 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,739 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 2,222 |
| German | 2,184 |
| English | 1,800 |
| Polish | 1,550 |
| Hispanic: South American | 1,311 |
Language
| English Only | 21,923 |
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| Spanish | 3,353 |
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| Population 5+ | 26,546 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,181 |
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| Population 18+ | 23,045 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for East Haven, Connecticut.
