West Haven, CT Demographics

A map of West Haven's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	24,086	25,960	43.5%	46.7%
Hispanic	15,154	13,177	27.4%	23.7%
Black	10,885	11,485	19.7%	20.7%
Asian	2,936	2,609	5.3%	4.7%
Multiracial	1,544	1,876	2.8%	3.4%
Native American/Other	746	477	1.3%	0.9%

West Haven, Connecticut has an estimated population of 55,351, a less than 1% change from the 55,584 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.5% White, 27.4% Hispanic, 19.7% Black, 5.3% Asian, 2.8% Multiracial, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Haven, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Haven has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 West Haven, that probability was 68.0% in 2020 and 69.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Haven is ranked the 12th 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). West Haven was ranked the 12th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Haven's White Population

24,086 residents of West Haven, or 43.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Haven is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. West Haven ranks 203rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Haven's White population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. White residents' share of West Haven's population has decreased from 46.7% to 43.5%.

West Haven is more White than neighboring New Haven (30% White). West Haven is less White than neighboring Woodmont (91.3% White), Orange (79.6% White), Milford city (balance) (80.2% White), and East Haven (69.1% White).

West Haven's Black Population

10,885 residents of West Haven, or 19.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Haven is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. West Haven ranks 6th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Haven's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. Black residents' share of West Haven's population has decreased from 20.7% to 19.7%.

West Haven is more Black than neighboring Woodmont (0.9% Black), Orange (4.7% Black), Milford city (balance) (3% Black), and East Haven (4.1% Black). West Haven is less Black than neighboring New Haven (27.6% Black).

West Haven's Asian Population

2,936 residents of West Haven, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Haven is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. West Haven ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Haven's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Asian residents' share of West Haven's population has increased from 4.7% to 5.3%.

West Haven is more Asian than neighboring Woodmont (0.4% Asian), New Haven (5.2% Asian), Milford city (balance) (3.7% Asian), and East Haven (3.1% Asian). West Haven is less Asian than neighboring Orange (8.4% Asian).

West Haven's Hispanic Population

15,154 residents of West Haven, or 27.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Haven is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. West Haven ranks 15th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Haven's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Haven's population has increased from 23.7% to 27.4%.

West Haven is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodmont (3.9% Hispanic), Orange (3.9% Hispanic), Milford city (balance) (9.5% Hispanic), and East Haven (21.7% Hispanic). West Haven is less Hispanic than neighboring New Haven (31% Hispanic).

West Haven's Native American/Other Population

746 residents of West Haven, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Haven is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. West Haven ranks 56th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Haven's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 56.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Haven's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

West Haven is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodmont (0% Native American/Other), Orange (0.8% Native American/Other), Milford city (balance) (0.7% Native American/Other), and East Haven (0.2% Native American/Other). West Haven is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Haven (2% Native American/Other).

West Haven's Multiracial Population

1,544 residents of West Haven, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Haven is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. West Haven ranks 136th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Haven's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.7%. Multiracial residents' share of West Haven's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.8%.

West Haven is more Multiracial than neighboring Orange (2.6% Multiracial), and East Haven (1.7% Multiracial). West Haven is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodmont (3.5% Multiracial), New Haven (4.1% Multiracial), and Milford city (balance) (2.9% 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.