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New Haven, KY
City in Nelson County, Kentucky.
Population
837
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,443
ZIP codes
0
New Haven and its ZIP codes
New Haven at a glance
- New Haven is about 13 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,000 a year, 10% more than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,700 (21% below Kentucky) and median rent is $845 a month.
Local data for New Haven, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
New Haven, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,000
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$161,700
Median rent
$845/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
12.6%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (114), German Americans (76), Mexican Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nelson County. PPP loans are for New Haven.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,405
18,432 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,611
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$346M
FY 2026, $7,392 per person
How people get to work
New Haven, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.1%
- Carpooled19.4%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked5.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
New Haven, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
362
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
59
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Cities near New Haven
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.6 |
| BostonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2 |
| HodgenvilleCity | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| LorettoCity | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| RaywickCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| BuffaloCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| BardstownCity | 14 mi | 12.1 |
| Lebanon JunctionCity | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| St. MaryCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| ElizabethtownCity | 15 mi | 28 |
| MagnoliaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2 |
| SonoraCity | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| LebanonCity | 19 mi | 6.8 |
| CeciliaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| SpringfieldCity | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| RadcliffCity | 22 mi | 13.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Haven, KY in?
- New Haven is in Nelson County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of New Haven, KY?
- About 837 people live in New Haven, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Haven?
- Nearby places include New Hope (5.1 mi), Boston (10 mi), Hodgenville (11 mi), Loretto (11 mi), Raywick (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023