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Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, city, in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. Hartford had 121,981 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 121,054 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 121,127 (±49). GEOID 0937000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
121,981
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 121,054 · ACS 2020-2024: 121,127 ±49
Median household income
$46,411
±$3,031 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$228,600
±$7,623 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,269
±$25 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Hartford and what county is it in?
Hartford is a city in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 17.4 square miles of land, 6,966 residents per square mile in 2020.
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 Hartford, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 121,981 people lived in Hartford on July 1, 2025, up 0.3% since 2020, slower than Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 121,054 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 121,127 (±49).
| Measure | Hartford | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 121,127 ±49 | 977,290 | −1,961 |
| Households | 49,028 ±1,058 | 391,113 | +2,338 |
| Average household size | 2.32 ±0.05 | 2.41 | −0.16 |
| Housing units | 56,435 ±967 | 416,559 | +1,682 |
Hartford's population since 2000
From 121,578 in 2000 to 121,981 in 2025: up 0.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hartford as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Hartford?
The median resident of Hartford is 33.1 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 12.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 44.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 33.8%. 23.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hartford | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.1 ±0.6 | 40.0 | +1.0 |
| Under 18 years | 22.7% ±0.8 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.2% ±0.7 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Male | 47.8% ±1.0 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 44.5% ±1.4 pts | 17.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 15.1% ±1.1 pts | 60.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 33.8% ±1.4 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±0.5 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 | 3.2% ±0.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 23.9% ±1.5 pts | 15.2% | +2.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 43.7% ±1.6 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.5% ±0.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 15.4% ±0.9 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.6% ±1.1 pts | 4.5% | +1.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 75.3% ±1.6 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.4% ±1.2 pts | 42.1% | +2.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.2% ±0.8 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.0% ±1.5 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1% ±0.7 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 Hartford earn?
Half of Hartford's 49,028 households earn less than $46,411 a year (±$3,031), against $93,394 in Capitol Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. In 2015-2019 it was $44,647 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hartford | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,411 ±$3,031 | $93,394 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,104 ±$3,133 | $125,847 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,841 ±$1,163 | $51,016 | +$1,796 |
| People below the poverty line | 26.3% ±2.0 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 35.6% ±4.0 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 37.2% ±1.7 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% ±1.0 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.7% ±1.6 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 Hartford?
Owners occupy 25.7% of Hartford's occupied homes and renters 74.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $228,600 by its owner (±$7,623). The median renter pays $1,269 a month including utilities, and 51.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hartford | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $228,600 ±$7,623 | $323,700 | +$25,166 |
| Median gross rent | $1,269 ±$25 | $1,411 | +$57 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.1% ±2.6 pts | 43.2% | +4.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,922 ±$72 | $2,284 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 25.7% ±1.7 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 74.3% ±1.7 pts | 34.3% | – |
| Housing units | 56,435 ±967 | 416,559 | +1,682 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2% ±1.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 16.6% ±1.3 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.4% ±0.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 40.2% ±1.8 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 30.6% ±1.9 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 many new homes is Hartford building?
Builders took permits for 12 new housing units in Hartford in 2025 (12 in single-family houses), 0.1 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Connecticut.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hartford work and get to work?
57.9% of Hartford's workers drive alone and 9.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.7%.
| Measure | Hartford | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.2% ±1.4 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.7% ±1.1 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 57.9% ±2.0 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.2% ±1.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 13.1% ±1.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Walked | 4.7% ±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.4% ±1.4 pts | 16.9% | +5.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.1 min ±0.9 | 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 Hartford?
41 census tracts lie mostly in Hartford (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $16,354 (Tract 5003) to $81,723 (Tract 5040).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5024Capitol Planning Region | 7,012 | $56,985 |
| Tract 5023Capitol Planning Region | 5,528 | $57,480 |
| Tract 5027Capitol Planning Region | 4,870 | $34,618 |
| Tract 5042Capitol Planning Region | 4,851 | $34,938 |
| Tract 5048Capitol Planning Region | 4,832 | $57,741 |
| Tract 5039Capitol Planning Region | 4,545 | $62,279 |
| Tract 5049Capitol Planning Region | 4,512 | $52,774 |
| Tract 5247Capitol Planning Region | 3,921 | $78,074 |
| Tract 5040Capitol Planning Region | 3,840 | $81,723 |
| Tract 5244Capitol Planning Region | 3,665 | $47,820 |
| Tract 5045Capitol Planning Region | 3,598 | $51,757 |
| Tract 5026Capitol Planning Region | 3,403 | $64,408 |
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 Hartford) · Census block assignment files
How does Hartford compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hartford is the 249th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 4th-most populous of 30 in Connecticut.
Hartford ranks 291st of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 4th | 30 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 154th | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 6th | 303 |
| Median household income | 291st | 294 |
| Per capita income | 295th | 303 |
| Median home value | 284th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 192nd | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 4th | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 279th | 297 |
| Median age | 289th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 297th | 300 |
| Work from home | 245th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 246th | 302 |
Hartford's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Hartford with other places
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 Hartford?
3 of the 57 figures for 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 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' public schools in Hartford.