North Haven, CT Demographics

A map of North Haven's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	18,624	19,631	76.5%	80.9%
Asian	2,121	1,468	8.7%	6.1%
Hispanic	1,881	1,490	7.7%	6.1%
Black	926	889	3.8%	3.7%
Multiracial	782	639	3.2%	2.6%
Native American/Other	2	136	0.0%	0.6%

North Haven, Connecticut has an estimated population of 24,336, a less than 1% change from the 24,253 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.5% White, 8.7% Asian, 7.7% Hispanic, 3.8% Black, 3.2% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Haven, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Haven has become considerably more racially diverse since 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 North Haven, that probability was 33.5% in 2020 and 39.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Haven is ranked the 25th 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). North Haven was ranked the 25th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Haven's White Population

18,624 residents of North Haven, or 76.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Haven is considerably higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. North Haven ranks 120th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Haven's White population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. White residents' share of North Haven's population has decreased from 80.9% to 76.5%.

North Haven is more White than neighboring Quinnipiac University (64.4% White), Wallingford Center (69.2% White), East Haven (69.1% White), and New Haven (30% White). North Haven is less White than neighboring Northford (89.4% White).

North Haven's Black Population

926 residents of North Haven, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Haven is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. North Haven ranks 49th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Haven's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. Black residents' share of North Haven's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

North Haven is more Black than neighboring Northford (0.6% Black), and Wallingford Center (2% Black). North Haven is less Black than neighboring Quinnipiac University (14.2% Black), East Haven (4.1% Black), and New Haven (27.6% Black).

North Haven's Asian Population

2,121 residents of North Haven, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Haven is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. North Haven ranks 45th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Haven's Asian population has grown by an estimated 44.5%. Asian residents' share of North Haven's population has increased from 6.1% to 8.7%.

North Haven is more Asian than neighboring Quinnipiac University (4.1% Asian), Northford (2.3% Asian), Wallingford Center (2.6% Asian), East Haven (3.1% Asian), and New Haven (5.2% Asian).

North Haven's Hispanic Population

1,881 residents of North Haven, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Haven is considerably lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. North Haven ranks 125th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Haven's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.2%. Hispanic residents' share of North Haven's population has increased from 6.1% to 7.7%.

North Haven is more Hispanic than neighboring Northford (4.4% Hispanic). North Haven is less Hispanic than neighboring Quinnipiac University (8.6% Hispanic), Wallingford Center (22.8% Hispanic), East Haven (21.7% Hispanic), and New Haven (31% Hispanic).

North Haven's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of North Haven, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Haven is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. North Haven ranks 128th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Haven's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 98.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Haven's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

North Haven is less Native American/Other than neighboring Northford (0.3% Native American/Other), Wallingford Center (1.1% Native American/Other), East Haven (0.2% Native American/Other), and New Haven (2% Native American/Other).

North Haven's Multiracial Population

782 residents of North Haven, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Haven is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. North Haven ranks 177th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Haven's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.4%. Multiracial residents' share of North Haven's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.2%.

North Haven is more Multiracial than neighboring Northford (3.1% Multiracial), Wallingford Center (2.3% Multiracial), and East Haven (1.7% Multiracial). North Haven is less Multiracial than neighboring Quinnipiac University (8.7% Multiracial), and New Haven (4.1% 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.