West Hartford, CT Demographics
What is the population of West Hartford?
There are 64,088 residents in West Hartford, with a median age of 39.7. Of this, 47.4% are males and 52.6% are females. US-born citizens make up 79.61% of the resident pool in West Hartford, while non-US-born citizens account for 14.19%. Additionally, 6.2% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 55,825 people in West Hartford currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 64,088 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 30,379 | -0.3% |
| Female Population | 33,709 | 0.4% |
Male Population 47.4%
Female Population 52.6%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.7 | -0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 51,023 | -0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 9,092 | -0.6% |
| Not Citizen | 3,973 | 4.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 79.61%
Citizen not U.S. Born 14.19%
Not Citizen 6.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 244 | -7.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,074 | -1.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 916 | -9.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,470 | 11.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 55,825 | -0.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.38%
Moved from Same County 6.41%
Moved from Same State 1.44%
Moved from Different State 3.89%
Same House as Last Year 87.87%
What are the employment statistics in West Hartford?
White-collar workers make up 91.67% of the working population in West Hartford, while blue-collar employees account for 8.33%. There are also 3,278 entrepreneurs in West Hartford (9.58% of the workforce); 21,695 workers employed in private companies (63.39%); and 5,189 people working in governmental institutions (15.16%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 31,376 | 1.9% |
| Blue Collar | 2,851 | 2.5% |
White Collar 91.67%
Blue Collar 8.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,278 | -2.1% |
| Private Companies | 21,695 | 2.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,189 | 8.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,065 | -3.6% |
Self Employees 9.58%
Private Companies 63.39%
Governmental Workers 15.16%
Not for Profit Companies 11.88%
How many households are there in West Hartford?
There are a total of 26,100 households in West Hartford, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 61.62% of these West Hartford households, while non-family units account for the remaining 38.38%. Additionally, 29.66% of households have children and 70.34% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 26,100 | 1.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 16,084 | -0.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 10,016 | 3.9% |
Family Households 61.62%
Non-Family Households 38.38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 7,742 | 1.1% |
| Households without Children | 18,358 | 1.1% |
Households with Children 29.66%
Households without Children 70.34%
What are the median and average incomes in West Hartford?
The average annual household income in West Hartford is $162,896, while the median household income sits at $124,150 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $133,059, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $152,424. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $69,634 and $75,759, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $162,896 | 9.9% |
| Median Household Income | $124,150 | 10.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | -6 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 58,581 | 0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in West Hartford?
There are 27,499 housing units in West Hartford, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1954. Of the 26,100 occupied housing units in West Hartford, 68.6% are owner-occupied, while 31.4% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.7% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $379,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,844 per month in West Hartford.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 27,499 | 1.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1954 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 7,837 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,013 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7,081 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,788 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,183 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,249 | 3.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 744 | -10.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 939 | 18.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 653 | 21.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 12 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 26,100 | 1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 17,905 | -0.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $8,195 | 4.6% |
Owner Occupied 68.6%
Renter Occupied 31.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 11,227 | -2.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 6,678 | 3.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $379,200 | 9.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $353,300 | 11.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,844 | 6.5% |
With Mortgage 62.7%
Without Mortgage 37.3%
What is the level of education in West Hartford?
Approximately 16.48% of the population in West Hartford holds a high school degree (that's 8,248 residents), while 12.38% have attained a college certificate (7,353 locals) and 32.47% have a bachelor's degree (16,250 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,361 | 9.1% |
| Some High School | 8,248 | -2.8% |
| Some College | 7,353 | -2.0% |
| Associate Degree | 2,642 | 2.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16,250 | 4.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 15,345 | 0.1% |
No High School 2.72%
Some High School 16.48%
Some College 12.38%
Associate Degree 5.28%
Bachelor's Degree 32.47%
Graduate Degree 30.66%
What is the marital status of West Hartford residents?
A total of 18,545 people in West Hartford have never been married (which represents 34.94% of the total population), while 27,113 of them are wedded (51.08%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 684 (1.29%) and 4,481 (8.44%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 18,545 | 2.5% |
| Married | 27,113 | 1.5% |
| Separated | 684 | 15.2% |
| Widowed | 2,939 | -3.6% |
| Divorced | 4,481 | 4,481.0% |
Never Married 34.94%
Married 51.08%
Separated 1.29%
Widowed 5.54%
Divorced 8.44%
What are the most common means of transportation in West Hartford?
The top three means of transportation people in West Hartford use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 26,243 residents commute by car, 577 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 551 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 26,243 | -2.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 577 | -8.4% |
| Subway or Elevated | 53 | N/A |
| Railroad | 38 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 142 | 54.4% |
| TaxiCab | 32 | -27.3% |
| Walk | 551 | 10.9% |
What is the median and average household income in West Hartford by zipcode?
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.