East Haven, CT Demographics

A map of East Haven's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	19,214	19,656	69.1%	70.4%
Hispanic	6,037	5,054	21.7%	18.1%
Black	1,140	1,262	4.1%	4.5%
Asian	873	1,066	3.1%	3.8%
Multiracial	486	744	1.7%	2.7%
Native American/Other	56	141	0.2%	0.5%

East Haven, Connecticut has an estimated population of 27,806, a less than 1% change from the 27,923 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.1% White, 21.7% Hispanic, 4.1% Black, 3.1% Asian, 1.7% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Haven, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Haven is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Haven, that probability was 46.8% in 2020 and 47.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Haven is ranked the 22nd most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 places. 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 was ranked the 22nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Haven's White Population

19,214 residents of East Haven, or 69.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Haven is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. East Haven ranks 177th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Haven's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of East Haven's population has decreased from 70.4% to 69.1%.

East Haven is more White than neighboring New Haven (30% White), and West Haven (43.5% White). East Haven is less White than neighboring Branford Center (83.2% White), North Haven (76.5% White), and Northford (89.4% White).

East Haven's Black Population

1,140 residents of East Haven, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Haven is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. East Haven ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Haven's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. Black residents' share of East Haven's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

East Haven is more Black than neighboring Branford Center (3.5% Black), North Haven (3.8% Black), and Northford (0.6% Black). East Haven is less Black than neighboring New Haven (27.6% Black), and West Haven (19.7% Black).

East Haven's Asian Population

873 residents of East Haven, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Haven is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. East Haven ranks 77th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Haven's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.1%. Asian residents' share of East Haven's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.1%.

East Haven is more Asian than neighboring Branford Center (2.2% Asian), and Northford (2.3% Asian). East Haven is less Asian than neighboring New Haven (5.2% Asian), North Haven (8.7% Asian), and West Haven (5.3% Asian).

East Haven's Hispanic Population

6,037 residents of East Haven, or 21.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Haven is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. East Haven ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Haven's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.4%. Hispanic residents' share of East Haven's population has increased from 18.1% to 21.7%.

East Haven is more Hispanic than neighboring Branford Center (9.9% Hispanic), North Haven (7.7% Hispanic), and Northford (4.4% Hispanic). East Haven is less Hispanic than neighboring New Haven (31% Hispanic), and West Haven (27.4% Hispanic).

East Haven's Native American/Other Population

56 residents of East Haven, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Haven is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. East Haven ranks 144th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Haven's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Haven's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

East Haven is more Native American/Other than neighboring Branford Center (0% Native American/Other), and North Haven (0% Native American/Other). East Haven is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Haven (2% Native American/Other), West Haven (1.3% Native American/Other), and Northford (0.3% Native American/Other).

East Haven's Multiracial Population

486 residents of East Haven, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Haven is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. East Haven ranks 176th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Haven's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.7%. Multiracial residents' share of East Haven's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.7%.

East Haven is more Multiracial than neighboring Branford Center (1.2% Multiracial). East Haven is less Multiracial than neighboring New Haven (4.1% Multiracial), North Haven (3.2% Multiracial), West Haven (2.8% Multiracial), and Northford (3.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.