Hartford, CT Demographics
What is the population of Hartford?
There are 121,057 residents in Hartford, with a median age of 33.1. Of this, 47.93% are males and 52.07% are females. US-born citizens make up 60.89% of the resident pool in Hartford, while non-US-born citizens account for 27.31%. Additionally, 11.8% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 100,398 people in Hartford currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 121,057 | -0.4% |
| Male Population | 58,021 | -0.4% |
| Female Population | 63,036 | -0.4% |
Male Population 47.93%
Female Population 52.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33.1 | 0.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 73,710 | -1.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 33,060 | 3.2% |
| Not Citizen | 14,287 | -2.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 60.89%
Citizen not U.S. Born 27.31%
Not Citizen 11.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,673 | -9.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 13,079 | -5.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,265 | -16.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 3,462 | 18.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 100,398 | -0.0% |
Moved from Abroad 1.4%
Moved from Same County 10.91%
Moved from Same State 1.06%
Moved from Different State 2.89%
Same House as Last Year 83.75%
What are the employment statistics in Hartford?
White-collar workers make up 74.92% of the working population in Hartford, while blue-collar employees account for 25.08%. There are also 2,465 entrepreneurs in Hartford (4.6% of the workforce); 39,822 workers employed in private companies (74.3%); and 6,054 people working in governmental institutions (11.3%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 40,153 | 2.9% |
| Blue Collar | 13,445 | 7.3% |
White Collar 74.92%
Blue Collar 25.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,465 | -4.4% |
| Private Companies | 39,822 | 4.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 6,054 | 7.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,257 | 0.6% |
Self Employees 4.6%
Private Companies 74.3%
Governmental Workers 11.3%
Not for Profit Companies 9.81%
How many households are there in Hartford?
There are a total of 48,277 households in Hartford, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 54.53% of these Hartford households, while non-family units account for the remaining 45.47%. Additionally, 32% of households have children and 68% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 48,277 | 3.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 26,325 | 0.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 21,952 | 5.6% |
Family Households 54.53%
Non-Family Households 45.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 15,447 | 1.6% |
| Households without Children | 32,830 | 3.6% |
Households with Children 32%
Households without Children 68%
What are the median and average incomes in Hartford?
The average annual household income in Hartford is $61,201, while the median household income sits at $41,841 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $47,878, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $42,664. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $34,359 and $27,286, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $61,201 | 8.1% |
| Median Household Income | $41,841 | 11.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | -6 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 82,361 | 1.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Hartford?
There are 56,174 housing units in Hartford, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1952. Of the 48,277 occupied housing units in Hartford, 25.64% are owner-occupied, while 74.36% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 74.51% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $200,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,221 per month in Hartford.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 56,174 | 1.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1952 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 21,137 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5,166 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7,607 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7,703 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4,390 | -2.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4,557 | 3.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,401 | 1.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,583 | -6.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,545 | 35.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 85 | 325.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 48,277 | 3.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 12,378 | 3.5% |
| Renter Occupied | $35,899 | 2.8% |
Owner Occupied 25.64%
Renter Occupied 74.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 9,223 | 3.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,155 | 5.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $200,400 | 15.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $191,400 | 14.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,221 | 7.8% |
With Mortgage 74.51%
Without Mortgage 25.49%
What is the level of education in Hartford?
Approximately 45.2% of the population in Hartford holds a high school degree (that's 42,096 residents), while 23.27% have attained a college certificate (18,473 locals) and 9.79% have a bachelor's degree (9,120 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 9,356 | -4.0% |
| Some High School | 42,096 | -1.7% |
| Some College | 18,473 | 3.0% |
| Associate Degree | 5,390 | 3.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9,120 | 8.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,506 | -0.5% |
No High School 10.04%
Some High School 45.2%
Some College 23.27%
Associate Degree 5.79%
Bachelor's Degree 9.79%
Graduate Degree 5.91%
What is the marital status of Hartford residents?
A total of 56,670 people in Hartford have never been married (which represents 57.95% of the total population), while 25,850 of them are wedded (26.43%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,496 (2.55%) and 10,848 (11.09%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 56,670 | 1.7% |
| Married | 25,850 | -3.7% |
| Separated | 2,496 | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 4,429 | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 10,848 | 10,848.0% |
Never Married 57.95%
Married 26.43%
Separated 2.55%
Widowed 4.53%
Divorced 11.09%
What are the most common means of transportation in Hartford?
The top three means of transportation people in Hartford use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 38,282 residents commute by car, 6,163 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 2,461 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 38,282 | 3.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 6,163 | -1.0% |
| Subway or Elevated | 17 | N/A |
| Railroad | 39 | 333.3% |
| Ferryboat | 89 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 179 | -15.6% |
| TaxiCab | 611 | 24.4% |
| Walk | 2,461 | -11.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Hartford by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06103 | 2,419 | 1,696 | $76,395.00 | $107,710.00 |
| 06105 | 19,002 | 9,720 | $37,725.00 | $70,561.00 |
| 06106 | 38,511 | 14,657 | $42,820.00 | $59,609.00 |
| 06112 | 21,977 | 7,602 | $40,465.00 | $55,980.00 |
| 06114 | 26,077 | 9,990 | $46,632.00 | $61,080.00 |
| 06120 | 13,479 | 4,894 | $31,580.00 | $46,084.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.