Hartford County Summary

Life in Hartford County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hartford County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hartford County:

  • The population in Hartford County is 898,636.

  • The median home value in Hartford County is $249,000.

  • The median income in Hartford County is $80,320.

  • The median rent in Hartford County is $1,191.

  • The unemployment rate in Hartford County is 5.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Hartford County is 10.9%.

Cities & Towns in Hartford County

List Of Cities & Towns in Hartford County

Hartford, CT Population 121,562

New Britain, CT Population 74,022

West Hartford, CT Population 64,034

Bristol, CT Population 60,733

East Hartford, CT Population 50,971

Manchester, CT Population 36,832

Newington, CT Population 30,493

Wethersfield, CT Population 27,162

Windsor Locks, CT Population 12,559

Kensington, CT Population 9,626

Glastonbury Center, CT Population 8,187

Thompsonville, CT Population 8,134

Southwood Acres, CT Population 7,875

Simsbury Center, CT Population 6,072

Hazardville, CT Population 6,070

Sherwood Manor, CT Population 5,710

Broad Brook, CT Population 4,145

Collinsville, CT Population 3,551

West Simsbury, CT Population 3,005

Blue Hills, CT Population 2,699

Salmon Brook, CT Population 2,200

Weatogue, CT Population 2,179

Suffield Depot, CT Population 1,910

Tariffville, CT Population 1,684

Canton Valley, CT Population 1,484

North Granby, CT Population 1,278

Terramuggus, CT Population 810

Map Of Hartford County

Hartford County Photos

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Hartford County Demographics

Population over time in Hartford County

The current population in Hartford County is 898,636. The population has increased 0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2021 898,636 0.7%
2020 892,153 -0.2%
2019 893,561 -

Gender in Hartford County

  • Hartford County is 51.2% female with 459,671 female residents.

  • Hartford County is 48.8% male with 438,965 male residents.

Female
51.2% (459,671)
Male
48.8% (438,965)
Gender Hartford County CT USA
Female 51.2% 51.2% 50.5%
Male 48.8% 48.8% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Hartford County

Hartford County is:

  • 61.9% White with 553,425 White residents.

  • 12.8% African American with 114,565 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 1,398 American Indian residents.

  • 5.2% Asian with 46,327 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 176 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 2,673 Other residents.

  • 2.1% Two Or More with 18,381 Two Or More residents.

  • 17.6% Hispanic with 157,785 Hispanic residents.

White
61.9% (553,425)
African American
12.8% (114,565)
American Indian
0.2% (1,398)
Asian
5.2% (46,327)
Hawaiian
0.0% (176)
Other
0.3% (2,673)
Two Or More
2.1% (18,381)
Hispanic
17.6% (157,785)

Table: Hartford County By Race

Race Hartford County CT USA
White 61.9% 64.9% 59.4%
African American 12.8% 10.0% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 5.2% 4.6% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.1% 2.9% 3.2%
Hispanic 17.6% 16.9% 18.4%

Household Income For Hartford County, Connecticut

  • 5.4% of households in Hartford County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.6% of households in Hartford County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Hartford County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Hartford County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Hartford County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Hartford County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Hartford County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.1% of households in Hartford County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Hartford County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Hartford County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.4% (48,368)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.6% (32,754)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.6% (59,191)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.2% (64,847)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.7% (86,879)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.6% (131,149)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.7% (114,549)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.1% (162,663)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.0% (90,143)
$200,000 or more
12.0% (108,087)
Income Hartford County CT USA
Less than $10,000 5.4% 5.2% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.6% 3.6% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.6% 7.4% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.2% 7.1% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.7% 10.6% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.6% 15.5% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.7% 12.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.1% 17.2% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.0% 9.0% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 12.0% 11.9% 9.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hartford County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Hartford County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Hartford County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 26.0% of adults in Hartford County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Hartford County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Hartford County completed associate's degree.

  • 22.0% of adults in Hartford County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Hartford County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Hartford County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Hartford County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (35,945)
9-12th Grade
5% (44,931)
High School / GED
26% (233,645)
Some College
17% (152,768)
Associate's Degree
8% (71,890)
Bachelor's Degree
22% (197,699)
Master's Degree
13% (116,822)
Professional Degree
3% (26,959)
Doctorate Degree
2% (17,972)
Education Hartford County CT USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 4%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 6%
High School / GED 26% 27% 26%
Some College 17% 17% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 22% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 13% 12% 9%
Professional Degree 3% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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