Census-designated place · Connecticut
East Hartford, Connecticut
East Hartford, census-designated place, in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. East Hartford had 50,918 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±39). GEOID 0922700.
Residents, 2020-2024
50,918
±39 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 51,045
Median household income
$70,778
±$5,775 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$229,700
±$5,558 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,225
±$50 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is East Hartford and what county is it in?
East Hartford is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 18.0 square miles of land, 2,835 residents per square mile in 2020.
East Hartford is in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in East Hartford, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts East Hartford's population at 50,918 (±39). The 2020 Census counted 51,045 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; East Hartford is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | East Hartford | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 50,918 ±39 | 977,290 | +646 |
| Households | 20,351 ±636 | 391,113 | +1,305 |
| Average household size | 2.48 ±0.08 | 2.41 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 21,528 ±607 | 416,559 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in East Hartford?
The median resident of East Hartford is 38.1 years old; 21.7% are under 18 and 14.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 40.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 29.6%. 20.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | East Hartford | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 ±1.6 | 40.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.7% ±1.7 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.8% ±1.2 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Male | 48.7% ±1.7 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 40.1% ±2.7 pts | 17.7% | +4.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 29.6% ±2.3 pts | 60.0% | −3.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 22.1% ±2.4 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±1.0 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±1.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 20.6% ±2.4 pts | 15.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 41.1% ±2.8 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.8% ±0.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 14.4% ±1.5 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.5% ±1.2 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.2% ±1.8 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.2% ±1.6 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.9% ±1.3 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.0% ±2.0 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in East Hartford earn?
Half of East Hartford's 20,351 households earn less than $70,778 a year (±$5,775), against $93,394 in Capitol Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. In 2015-2019 it was $68,878 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | East Hartford | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,778 ±$5,775 | $93,394 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $83,199 ±$3,899 | $125,847 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,812 ±$1,785 | $51,016 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.2% ±2.5 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.2% ±6.4 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.5% ±2.3 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% ±1.3 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.5% ±2.1 pts | 91.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in East Hartford?
Owners occupy 60.4% of East Hartford's occupied homes and renters 39.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $229,700 by its owner (±$5,558). The median renter pays $1,225 a month including utilities, and 43.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | East Hartford | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $229,700 ±$5,558 | $323,700 | +$27,620 |
| Median gross rent | $1,225 ±$50 | $1,411 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.3% ±5.9 pts | 43.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,949 ±$55 | $2,284 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.4% ±2.5 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.6% ±2.5 pts | 34.3% | – |
| Housing units | 21,528 ±607 | 416,559 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2% ±2.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.5% ±2.8 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.3% ±1.9 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.1% ±2.2 pts | 9.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in East Hartford work and get to work?
73.3% of East Hartford's workers drive alone and 9.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | East Hartford | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.3% ±2.3 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% ±1.4 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.3% ±3.2 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.2% ±1.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.6% ±1.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.9% ±2.1 pts | 16.9% | +8.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.4 min ±1.0 | 23.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in East Hartford?
14 census tracts lie mostly in East Hartford (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $44,694 (Tract 5103) to $101,917 (Tract 5110).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5104Capitol Planning Region | 5,285 | $53,981 |
| Tract 5106Capitol Planning Region | 5,057 | $46,500 |
| Tract 5107Capitol Planning Region | 4,799 | $72,793 |
| Tract 5113Capitol Planning Region | 4,233 | $56,992 |
| Tract 5103Capitol Planning Region | 3,935 | $44,694 |
| Tract 5109Capitol Planning Region | 3,778 | $95,898 |
| Tract 5111Capitol Planning Region | 3,764 | $89,575 |
| Tract 5110Capitol Planning Region | 3,625 | $101,917 |
| Tract 5112Capitol Planning Region | 3,560 | $72,098 |
| Tract 5108Capitol Planning Region | 3,320 | $83,676 |
| Tract 5105Capitol Planning Region | 3,127 | $71,884 |
| Tract 5114Capitol Planning Region | 2,391 | $101,300 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in East Hartford) · Census block assignment files
How does East Hartford compare with other places in Connecticut?
East Hartford ranks 270th of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 20th | 303 |
| Residents per square mile | 37th | 303 |
| Median household income | 270th | 294 |
| Per capita income | 282nd | 303 |
| Median home value | 283rd | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 207th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 30th | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 288th | 297 |
| Median age | 260th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 251st | 300 |
| Work from home | 241st | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 255th | 302 |
East Hartford's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for East Hartford?
6 of the 57 figures for East Hartford on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for East Hartford are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.