New Haven County, county in Connecticut, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 851,948 inhabitants. The county was created 358 years ago in 1666. Its county seat is New Haven.
There are 29 city/town in New Haven County, CT. The largest city of New Haven County is New Haven with a population of 130,801. Other cities include, Waterbury population 106,826, Hamden population 60,294, Meriden population 58,981, West Haven population 54,367
Sitting along Connecticut's southern coastline, New Haven County boasts a diverse collection of cities and towns. The city of New Haven serves as the cultural heart of the county as home to prestigious Yale University. With its museums, live music venues, and trendy restaurants, New Haven radiates an artistic vibe.
Just east sits the town of Hamden, home to Quinnipiac University students and faculty. Hamden retains suburban charm while still only minutes from New Haven's urban amenities.
The coastal city of Milford charms with its historic village green, beaches along Long Island Sound, and lively downtown district. Just north, the town of Wallingford embodies quintessential New England charm with its community parks, farms and open space.
Along the Quinnipiac River sits industrial Derby and Shelton, once humming with manufacturing activity. Today, repurposed factory buildings house apartments and unique shops and restaurants.
From stately colleges to quaint river towns, New Haven County's mix of cities and suburbs offers something for all tastes and lifestyles. The blend of rich history, intellectual energy and natural beauty make it a dynamic place to live and visit.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in New Haven County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Ansonia | City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States | 18,525 |
Beacon Falls | City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America | 6,230 |
Bethany | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut | 5,513 |
Branford | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United Sates | 27,736 |
Cheshire | Town in Connecticut | 28,806 |
Derby | City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States | 12,257 |
East Haven | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States | 28,454 |
Guilford | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States | 22,043 |
Hamden | Town in Connecticut, US | 60,294 |
Heritage Village | Census designated place | 3,736 |
Madison | Town in Connecticut, United States | 17,924 |
Meriden | The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut. | 58,981 |
Middlebury | Town in Connecticut | 7,829 |
Milford | A city in New Haven County, Connecticut. | 53,259 |
Naugatuck | Town in Connecticut, United States | 30,905 |
New Haven | The second most populous city in Connecticut. | 130,801 |
North Branford | City in Connecticut, United States of America | 14,066 |
North Haven | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States | 23,556 |
Orange | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States | 13,882 |
Oxford | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America | 13,250 |
Prospect | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States | 9,755 |
Seymour | Town in Connecticut | 16,326 |
Southbury | Town in Connecticut, United States | 19,496 |
Wallingford | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States | 44,076 |
Waterbury | The second most populous city in Connecticut. | 106,826 |
West Haven | The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut. | 54,367 |
Wolcott | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States | 16,565 |
Woodbridge | Town in Connecticut | 8,704 |
Woodmont | Borough in Milford, Connecticut | 1,522 |