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Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden, town, in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Hamden had 61,824 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 61,169 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 61,045 (±50). GEOID 0917035650.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
61,824
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 61,169 · ACS 2020-2024: 61,045 ±50
Median household income
$98,306
±$6,924 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$298,200
±$8,657 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,746
±$50 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Hamden and what county is it in?
Hamden is a town in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 32.7 square miles of land, 1,872 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Hamden: Quinnipiac University (CDP, 3,639 in 2020).
Hamden is in the New Haven, CT metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hamden, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 61,824 people lived in Hamden on July 1, 2025, up 0.9% since 2020, slower than Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 61,169 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 61,045 (±50).
| Measure | Hamden | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 61,045±50 | 570,598 | – |
| Households | 23,661±640 | 230,673 | – |
| Average household size | 2.33±0.06 | 2.38 | – |
| Housing units | 25,639±589 | 248,267 | – |
Hamden's population since 2000
From 56,913 in 2000 to 61,824 in 2025: up 8.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hamden as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hamden?
The median resident of Hamden is 38.7 years old; 17.0% are under 18 and 18.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 24.1%. 13.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hamden | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7±0.9 | 40.2 | – |
| Under 18 years | 17.0%±1.0 pts | 19.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.1%±1.2 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Male | 47.1%±1.3 pts | 48.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.3%±1.6 pts | 19.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.7%±2.3 pts | 58.5% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.1%±2.0 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.0%±1.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5%±1.0 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.8%±1.6 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.3%±2.0 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2%±1.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4%±1.4 pts | 11.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8%±1.0 pts | 4.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.9%±0.9 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.8%±2.3 pts | 42.0% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 26.3%±2.0 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.2%±2.3 pts | 87.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.8%±0.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hamden earn?
Half of Hamden's 23,661 households earn less than $98,306 a year (±$6,924), against $88,197 in South Central Connecticut Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hamden | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $98,306±$6,924 | $88,197 | – |
| Mean household income | $121,875±$6,133 | $121,469 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,272±$2,265 | $49,766 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 9.3%±1.9 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.4%±3.9 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.1%±1.9 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.6%±1.1 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.1%±1.8 pts | 92.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hamden?
Owners occupy 62.4% of Hamden's occupied homes and renters 37.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $298,200 by its owner (±$8,657). The median renter pays $1,746 a month including utilities, and 42.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hamden | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $298,200±$8,657 | $353,100 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,746±$50 | $1,525 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.6%±4.5 pts | 44.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,402±$64 | $2,377 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.4%±2.2 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.6%±2.2 pts | 39.5% | – |
| Housing units | 25,639±589 | 248,267 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2%±2.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.7%±2.1 pts | 52.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.0%±1.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.3%±1.5 pts | 23.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.0%±1.5 pts | 11.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hamden building?
Builders took permits for 95 new housing units in Hamden in 2025 (20 in single-family houses), 1.5 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Connecticut.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hamden work and get to work?
66.2% of Hamden's workers drive alone and 16.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Hamden | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.8%±1.8 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8%±1.3 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 66.2%±2.4 pts | 69.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.3%±1.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.7%±1.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.8%±0.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.3%±2.2 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.8 min±1.2 | 23.5 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hamden?
13 census tracts lie mostly in Hamden (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $60,568 (Tract 1655) to $153,333 (Tract 1652).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1659South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 8,286 | $142,606 |
| Tract 1660.02South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 8,025 | $122,625 |
| Tract 1656South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 5,559 | $68,594 |
| Tract 1654South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 5,482 | $90,573 |
| Tract 1660.04South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 4,947 | $99,583 |
| Tract 1655South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 4,811 | $60,568 |
| Tract 1658.01South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 4,595 | $81,647 |
| Tract 1657South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 4,569 | $119,410 |
| Tract 1658.02South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 4,231 | $136,786 |
| Tract 1651South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 3,527 | $70,744 |
| Tract 1652South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 2,612 | $153,333 |
| Tract 1653South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 2,471 | $118,594 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hamden) · Census block assignment files
How does Hamden compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hamden is the 111th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 3rd-most populous of 142 in Connecticut.
Hamden ranks 191st of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 3rd | 142 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 139th | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 67th | 303 |
| Median household income | 191st | 294 |
| Per capita income | 220th | 303 |
| Median home value | 219th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 77th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 60th | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 137th | 297 |
| Median age | 255th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 246th | 300 |
| Work from home | 150th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 262nd | 302 |
Hamden's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Hamden with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hamden?
5 of the 57 figures for Hamden on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hamden are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.