Census-designated place · Connecticut
West Hartford, Connecticut
West Hartford, census-designated place, in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. West Hartford had 63,620 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±37). GEOID 0982660.
Residents, 2020-2024
63,620
±37 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 64,083
Median household income
$129,890
±$6,691 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$411,000
±$10,005 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,756
±$40 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is West Hartford and what county is it in?
West 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 21.8 square miles of land, 2,934 residents per square mile in 2020.
West 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 West Hartford, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts West Hartford's population at 63,620 (±37). The 2020 Census counted 64,083 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; West Hartford is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | West Hartford | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 63,620 ±37 | 977,290 | +557 |
| Households | 25,885 ±470 | 391,113 | +1,159 |
| Average household size | 2.41 ±0.04 | 2.41 | −0.06 |
| Housing units | 27,040 ±502 | 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 West Hartford?
The median resident of West Hartford is 40.8 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 19.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.7%. 17.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | West Hartford | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 ±1.4 | 40.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.5% ±1.0 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.7% ±1.0 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Male | 47.7% ±1.2 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.7% ±1.3 pts | 17.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.0% ±1.8 pts | 60.0% | −5.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.9% ±1.2 pts | 11.5% | +2.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.7% ±1.3 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±0.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.7% ±1.7 pts | 15.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.6% ±2.0 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.2% ±0.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 9.4% ±0.9 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.6% ±0.7 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2% ±0.7 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 66.6% ±2.2 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 33.9% ±1.5 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.7% ±1.3 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.8% ±0.9 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 West Hartford earn?
Half of West Hartford's 25,885 households earn less than $129,890 a year (±$6,691), against $93,394 in Capitol Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. In 2015-2019 it was $128,338 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | West Hartford | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $129,890 ±$6,691 | $93,394 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $172,961 ±$5,923 | $125,847 | – |
| Per capita income | $71,170 ±$2,520 | $51,016 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.3% ±0.9 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.2% ±1.9 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.5% ±1.0 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% ±0.7 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.2% ±1.2 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 West Hartford?
Owners occupy 67.4% of West Hartford's occupied homes and renters 32.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $411,000 by its owner (±$10,005). The median renter pays $1,756 a month including utilities, and 34.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | West Hartford | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $411,000 ±$10,005 | $323,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,756 ±$40 | $1,411 | +$125 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.8% ±4.7 pts | 43.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,794 ±$77 | $2,284 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.4% ±2.1 pts | 65.7% | −3.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.6% ±2.1 pts | 34.3% | – |
| Housing units | 27,040 ±502 | 416,559 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.5% ±1.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.4% ±1.7 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.9% ±0.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 28.0% ±2.2 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.9% ±1.4 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 West Hartford work and get to work?
65.3% of West Hartford's workers drive alone and 22.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | West Hartford | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.8% ±1.4 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% ±1.1 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.3% ±1.9 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.5% ±1.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.4% ±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.5% ±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.5% ±1.8 pts | 16.9% | +16.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.3 min ±0.8 | 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 West Hartford?
17 census tracts lie mostly in West Hartford (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $42,650 (Tract 4961) to $224,500 (Tract 4974).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4969Capitol Planning Region | 6,065 | $94,254 |
| Tract 4973Capitol Planning Region | 4,896 | $175,781 |
| Tract 4962Capitol Planning Region | 4,767 | $108,250 |
| Tract 4977Capitol Planning Region | 4,381 | $217,143 |
| Tract 4970Capitol Planning Region | 4,268 | $189,750 |
| Tract 4974Capitol Planning Region | 4,114 | $224,500 |
| Tract 4975Capitol Planning Region | 4,074 | $141,250 |
| Tract 4971Capitol Planning Region | 3,942 | $81,438 |
| Tract 4967Capitol Planning Region | 3,849 | $98,510 |
| Tract 4963Capitol Planning Region | 3,551 | $121,711 |
| Tract 4968Capitol Planning Region | 3,350 | $92,525 |
| Tract 4964Capitol Planning Region | 3,031 | $183,000 |
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 West Hartford) · Census block assignment files
How does West Hartford compare with other places in Connecticut?
West Hartford ranks 90th 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) | 10th | 303 |
| Residents per square mile | 35th | 303 |
| Median household income | 90th | 294 |
| Per capita income | 82nd | 303 |
| Median home value | 117th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 76th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 105th | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52nd | 297 |
| Median age | 228th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 226th | 300 |
| Work from home | 79th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 258th | 302 |
West 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 West Hartford?
5 of the 57 figures for West 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 West 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.