New Haven, Illinois
Village · Population 379 · #944 in Illinois
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About New Haven
Set in the southeastern part of Illinois, New Haven is a tiny community counting 379 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, New Haven is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.24 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 306 residents per square mile.
📰 New Haven News Today
- 2 killed, 1 injured in Gallatin County crash KFVS12 · Aug 4
- TWO KILLED IN GALLATIN COUNTY CRASH INVOLVING SEMI wfiwradio.com · Aug 4
- UConn men's basketball announces Dec. 4 game against Illinois at United Center in Chicago ctinsider.com · Jul 9
- Jacob B. Townsend Obituary Jun 29, 2026 Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center · Jul 6
- Elizabeth "Gertie" Travelstead Obituary (2026) - New Haven, IL - Cox & Son Funeral Homes - Ridgway Legacy obituary · Jun 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes New Haven Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named New Haven — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in New Haven
- Section Six Flatwoods Nature Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)379
Rank in state#944 of 1,294
Land area1.24 sq mi
Density306/sq mi
Coordinates37.8984, -88.1268