Poverty Rates by Neighborhood in New Haven (2017)

Overview of Poverty Rates by Neighborhood (2017)

  • The following provides an analysis of poverty statistics for several neighborhoods in New Haven as of 2017.

1. Amity

  • Population: 5,092
  • Population in poverty: 1,526
  • Poverty rate: 30%
  • Low-income population: 2,377
  • Low-income rate: 47%

2. Annex

  • Population: 7,217
  • Population in poverty: 1,322
  • Poverty rate: 18%
  • Low-income population: 2,904
  • Low-income rate: 40%

3. Beaver Hills

  • Population: 5,118
  • Population in poverty: 689
  • Poverty rate: 14%
  • Low-income population: 2,066
  • Low-income rate: 40%

4. Connecticut Statewide

  • Population: 3,486,033
  • Population in poverty: 350,783
  • Poverty rate: 10%
  • Low-income population: 802,453
  • Low-income rate: 23%

5. Dixwell

  • Population: 4,195
  • Population in poverty: 1,276
  • Poverty rate: 30%
  • Low-income population: 2,321
  • Low-income rate: 55%

6. Summary of Findings

  • High Poverty Rates:
    • Amity and Dixwell both show high poverty rates at 30%.
  • Low-income Populations:
    • Significant low-income populations are also present, particularly in Amity and Dixwell.
  • Comparison with State Average:
    • The overall poverty rate for Connecticut is significantly lower at 10%, indicating greater economic challenges in specific neighborhoods compared to the state average.

7. Visual Representation

  • The data can be visualized in maps and charts to showcase these disparities across different neighborhoods.
  • Tools like Leaflet, OpenStreetMap provide a platform for creating such visualizations.
  • Poverty rate categories:
    • Less than 11%
    • 11% to 20%
    • 20% to 28%
    • 28% to 37%
    • More than 37%

Conclusion

  • Understanding poverty rates at the neighborhood level helps identify areas requiring targeted social and economic interventions to alleviate poverty.
  • It is essential for policies aimed at reducing poverty and supporting low-income residents in New Haven.