Principal communities
The three significant neighborhoods in West Haven correspond to the three fire districts. As communities, not all sections of the city fit neatly into these divisions. For example, the southeast corner, while part of the Center aka First Fire Taxation District, is not contiguous to the central business district.

West Haven center
Allingtown
West Shore

The median income for a household in the city was $42,393, and the median income for a family was $51,631. Males had a median income of $38,024 versus $30,610 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,121. About 6.6% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

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By Race

White

Black

Native American

Asian

Hispanic

Total Population

74.15%

16.29%

0.24%

2.91%

9.09%

Because Hispanics could be counted in other races, the totals above could possibly be more than 100%. If you would like a detailed listing of all ethnic groups in the U.S., please Click Here.

BEAUTY CARE - BLACK HAIR SALONS

1. African American Hair Braiding Gallery -  Category: Black Hair Salons -  953 Campbell Ave. - West Haven, CT (203) 932-2424
   
   
2. Focal Point a Hair Salon -  Category: Black Hair Salons -  236 Captain Thomas Blvd West Haven , Connecticut (203) 931-8535
   
   
3. Major League Beauty Salon -  Category: Black Hair Salons -  39 Elm St - West Haven , Connecticut (203) 781-6614
   
   
4. Zuri -  Category: Black Hair Salons -  Brown Street - West Haven, CT 06516 (203) 823-2818
   
   

DINING - CATERING

1. Uncle Willie's BBQ -  Category: BBQ - REVIEW: " Real Wood Smoked Pit BBQ. Best in the state!!! Don't let the funky exterior fool ya come on in and have some down home comfort food. We have never been disappointed whether it's ribs, outrageously delicious pulled pork or crispy fried chicken." - 403 Saw Mill Rd West Haven, CT (203) 479-4017
   
   

The 25th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute is on Sunday, January 9th at 4pm at the First Congregational Church on the Green in West Haven.

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CHURCHES

1. First Congregational Church of West Haven -  One Church Street West Haven, CT 06516 (203) 933-6291
   
   

ANNUAL EVENTS

1. African American Solidarity Convention
   (April)   held in West Haven, CT   - (visit website)
   
   The African American Adventist Association, Inc. was organized in 2006. Its original goal was to research innovative ways to reach secular African Americans with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
   
   
   
2. Annual Gospel Comedy Show
   (November)   Held at Christian Union Full Gospel Outreach Ministries - 426 Washington Avenue in West Haven, CT (203) 823-3741   - (visit website)
   
   Free refresments will be served. Tickets available at: Authentic Beauty Salon - 902 Whalley Ave., New Haven, CT