Population 12,785 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in New Haven
Household size in New Haven
| Period | New Haven | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.02 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.95 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.98 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.04 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
New Haven is a place of big households: 3.04 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Only six of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have larger 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 New Haven
| Period | New Haven | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.0 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.4 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.7 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.1 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
New Haven is young: half of its residents are under 34.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 36.9, even as the national median rose. Only 13 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 New Haven
| Period | New Haven | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in New Haven: 22.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 9.6 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only five have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 New Haven
Renters in New Haven
| Period | New Haven | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.9% of households in New Haven rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 40.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share has risen 8.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 New Haven
| Period | New Haven | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in New Haven: just 5.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 New Haven
| Period | New Haven | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Much of the housing in New Haven is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only five have newer homes.
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 New Haven
| Period | New Haven | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $714 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $860 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,123 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,433 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$720 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in New Haven pays $1,433 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $720 a month from 2006–10, a 101% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 26.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the center.
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 New Haven
Bachelor's degrees in New Haven
| Period | New Haven | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in New Haven: 18.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 New Haven
| Period | New Haven | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.4% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.2% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.5% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.6% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in New Haven have finished high school as nationally: 89.6%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. New Haven has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Michigan cities.
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 New Haven
| Period | New Haven | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.5 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in New Haven runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 10.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
New Haven compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 3.04 | 34.7 | 22.3% | 19.9% | 5.3% | 1998 | $1,433 | 18.9% | 89.6% | 3.9% |
| New Baltimore | 2.55 | 43.2 | 8.8% | 17.4% | 5.2% | 1993 | $1,205 | 27.8% | 93.9% | 3.5% |
| Muttonville | 2.56 | 46.2 | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 1978 | $1,200 | 23.5% | 95.1% | 6.7% |
| Casco | 2.81 | 37.6 | 17.4% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 1978 | $1,100 | 18.2% | 90.2% | 4.9% |
| Richmond | 2.61 | 40.3 | 9.3% | 18.9% | 4.8% | 1981 | $957 | 27.7% | 92.5% | 9.5% |
| Fair Haven | 2.43 | 42.7 | 9.7% | 19.2% | 10.3% | 1984 | $1,304 | 21.6% | 92.3% | 7.3% |
| Ray | 2.32 | 47.6 | 0.6% | 13.5% | 4.2% | 1973 | $1,249 | 21.0% | 92.5% | 0.9% |
| Anchorville | 2.52 | 44.8 | 12.2% | 17.0% | 1.8% | 1994 | $1,264 | 25.8% | 94.3% | 4.3% |
| Macomb | 2.98 | 41.3 | 7.0% | 8.6% | 3.0% | 2000 | $1,557 | 38.7% | 94.2% | 4.3% |
| Mount Vernon | 2.74 | 38.7 | 6.6% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 1988 | $1,583 | 32.2% | 92.8% | 2.0% |
| Armada | 2.77 | 45.4 | 10.8% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 1975 | $1,061 | 32.5% | 95.1% | 1.5% |
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 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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