west haven, connecticut

West Haven is a city located in New Haven County, Connecticut. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 52,360. West Haven is home to the University of New Haven.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.5 km² (11.0 mi²). 28.1 km² (10.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.54% water.

Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there are 52,360 people, 21,090 households, and 13,117 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,865.0/km² (4,832.0/mi²). There are 22,336 housing units at an average density of 795.6/km² (2,061.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 74.15% White, 16.29% African American, 0.24% Native American, 2.91% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 3.57% from other races, and 2.79% from two or more races. 9.09% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 21,090 households out of which 28.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% are married couples living together, 15.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% are non-families. 31.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.42 and the average family size is 3.06. In the city the population is spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.2 males. The median income for a household in the city is $42,393, and the median income for a family is $51,631. Males have a median income of $38,024 versus $30,610 for females. The per capita income for the city is $21,121. 8.8% of the population and 6.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.8% of those under the age of 18 and 6.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

External links

City of West Haven

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