Statistic West River New Haven Connecticut
Population 3,915 130,381 3,565,287
Population density (sq mi) 6,149 6,976 736
Median age 36.1 30.7 40.6
Male/Female ratio 0.7:1 0.9:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 31% 54%
Families w/ Kids under 18 59% 52% 43%
Speak English n/a 66% 78%
Speak Spanish n/a 25% 12%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in West River is 12% lower than New Haven
  • The median age in West River is 17% higher than New Haven
  • In West River 18.96% of the population is White
  • In West River 65.15% of the population is Black
  • In West River 1.02% of the population is Asian

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      West River racial demographics

      Race West River New Haven Connecticut
      White 18.96% 43.61% 77.14%
      Black 65.15% 33.56% 10.39%
      Asian 1.02% 5.22% 4.26%
      American Indian 0.00% 0.36% 0.26%
      Native Hawaiian 0.00% 0.01% 0.03%
      Mixed race 2.73% 5.67% 2.98%
      Other race 12.13% 11.57% 4.95%
      In West River, 30.8% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The West River, New Haven, CT demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).