Connecticut · PUMA · 2024 ACS PUMS
New Haven Town
A Census profile of the New Haven Town Public Use Microdata Area in Connecticut, from the 2024 American Community Survey. It is home to 137,598 people, with a median household income of $61,930 and a median age of 34.6.
How New Haven Town compares to Connecticut
- Median household income here is $61,930, $34,417 below the Connecticut figure of $96,347.
- The bachelor's-degree rate here is 39.0%, 3.7% below the Connecticut figure of 42.7%.
- Homeownership here is 29.6%, 37.0% below the Connecticut figure of 66.6%.
- The poverty rate here is 22.0%, 11.9% above the Connecticut figure of 10.1%.
New Haven Town vs. Connecticut vs. the U.S.
Every figure is a weighted estimate from the 2024 ACS PUMS. The CT and U.S. columns are the state and population-weighted national averages, for comparison.
| Economic | This PUMA | CT | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,930 | $96,347 | |
| Mean wage (workers) | $60,784 | $78,198 | |
| Poverty rate | 22.0% | 10.1% | |
| Unemployment rate | 11.5% | 4.9% |
| Education | This PUMA | CT | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.0% | 42.7% |
| Health | This PUMA | CT | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured | 6.6% | 5.7% | |
| Private insurance | 54.4% | 67.3% | |
| Public insurance | 46.2% | 38.4% | |
| With a disability | 13.4% | 12.6% |
| Commute | This PUMA | CT | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean commute time | 25 min | 27 min | |
| Drove to work | 63.2% | 78.3% | |
| Public transit to work | 8.5% | 4.1% | |
| Worked from home | 9.7% | 13.5% |
| Housing | This PUMA | CT | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $300,000 | $390,000 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,600 | $1,540 | |
| Rent as % of income | 32.0% | 32.0% | |
| Homeownership rate | 29.6% | 66.6% | |
| Median bedrooms | 2 | 3 | |
| Median rooms | 4 | 6 | |
| Median year built | 1950 | 1960 | |
| Vehicles per household | 1.2 | 1.8 | |
| No vehicle | 24.2% | 8.8% | |
| Single-family detached | 20.3% | 58.8% | |
| Broadband internet | 95.7% | 94.5% |
| Demographics | This PUMA | CT | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 137,598 | 3,675,069 | |
| Average age | 34.6 | 41.2 | |
| Married (15+) | 30.6% | 46.4% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.2% | 19.2% | |
| Black | 23.5% | 10.0% | |
| Asian | 5.0% | 4.7% |
New Haven Town — FAQ
What is the population of the New Haven Town PUMA?+
The New Haven Town PUMA in Connecticut has a population of 137,598, per the 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) PUMS.
What is the median household income in New Haven Town, CT?+
Median household income in the New Haven Town PUMA is $61,930, compared with $96,347 across Connecticut and $83,310 nationally.
What is a PUMA?+
A PUMA (Public Use Microdata Area) is a U.S. Census geography of roughly 100,000 or more people — the most detailed level at which ACS PUMS microdata is released. Connecticut contains 25 PUMAs.
Where does this New Haven Town data come from?+
These figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample — a de-identified, weighted sample of individual records. PUMSdata is an independent product and is not affiliated with the Census Bureau.