Population 9,630 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Downtown New Haven
Household size in Downtown New Haven
| Period | Downtown New Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.64 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.05 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.53 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.72 | 2.53 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.02 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Downtown New Haven is a place of small households, averaging 1.72 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 1.64, even as the national average fell. Only one other New Haven neighborhood has smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Downtown New Haven
| Period | Downtown New Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 25.3 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 24.9 | 41.4 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 24.5 | 41.7 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +2.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 24.5, Downtown New Haven is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 24.2, a smaller shift than nationally. Downtown New Haven has the youngest population of any New Haven neighborhood.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Downtown New Haven
| Period | Downtown New Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 12.7% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 12.4% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 12.0% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 13.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +0.8 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Downtown New Haven: 4.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Downtown New Haven has the lowest share of single-parent households of any New Haven neighborhood.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Downtown New Haven
Renters in Downtown New Haven
| Period | Downtown New Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.1% | 34.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 91.1% | 36.8% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 92.5% | 38.2% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 37.6% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +2.9 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Downtown New Haven: 94.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About half of owners (48.9%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend. Only one other New Haven neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Downtown New Haven
| Period | Downtown New Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 10.6% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 8.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Downtown New Haven: 18.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 3.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Downtown New Haven
| Period | Downtown New Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1961 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Downtown New Haven is a place of older homes: half were built before 1952, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1944 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Downtown New Haven
| Period | Downtown New Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,111 | $1,093 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,398 | $1,175 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,499 | $1,288 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,824 | $1,584 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$713 | +$491 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Downtown New Haven costs $1,824 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $713 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 33.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other New Haven neighborhood has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Downtown New Haven
Bachelor's degrees in Downtown New Haven
| Period | Downtown New Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.0% | 31.6% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 75.4% | 33.1% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 82.5% | 34.5% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 75.8% | 38.5% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Downtown New Haven is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (75.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 1.7 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only two of New Haven's 17 neighborhoods have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Downtown New Haven
| Period | Downtown New Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.3% | 87.4% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.5% | 88.4% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.4% | 89.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.8% | 90.6% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Downtown New Haven is above the national rate: 93.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Downtown New Haven
| Period | Downtown New Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.7% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Downtown New Haven is close to the national rate: 5.6% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the New Haven area as a whole (6.4%). Unemployment is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Downtown New Haven compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown New Haven | 1.72 | 24.5 | 4.0% | 94.7% | 18.2% | 1952 | $1,824 | 75.8% | 93.8% | 5.6% |
| Dwight | 1.72 | 26.0 | 16.4% | 97.5% | 14.6% | 1964 | $1,400 | 46.1% | 92.5% | 11.4% |
| Wooster Square | 1.55 | 33.3 | 5.6% | 79.8% | 10.5% | 1956 | $1,874 | 76.1% | 96.6% | 5.0% |
| Dixwell | 2.27 | 28.8 | 17.0% | 84.0% | 18.6% | 1957 | $1,292 | 39.1% | 88.9% | 11.7% |
| Hill | 2.67 | 34.0 | 24.5% | 73.0% | 9.4% | 1953 | $1,401 | 20.0% | 75.3% | 6.5% |
| West River | 2.49 | 34.2 | 22.5% | 84.5% | 12.3% | 1954 | $1,308 | 11.1% | 77.9% | 8.5% |
| East Rock | 1.99 | 32.5 | 8.2% | 79.1% | 8.1% | 1939 | $1,810 | 75.2% | 95.4% | 3.3% |
| Edgewood | 2.67 | 31.9 | 18.9% | 85.0% | 9.1% | 1942 | $1,508 | 28.4% | 93.9% | 10.4% |
| Prospect Hill | 1.98 | 29.5 | 7.1% | 79.5% | 7.4% | 1942 | $1,717 | 81.9% | 100.0% | 2.3% |
| Mill River | 3.09 | 30.3 | 31.9% | 76.8% | 16.1% | 1952 | $1,535 | 23.4% | 79.9% | 14.7% |
| Beaver Hills | 2.86 | 32.1 | 16.4% | 60.4% | 5.1% | 1946 | $1,333 | 37.1% | 86.4% | 13.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Downtown New Haven. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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