Hartford County, Connecticut Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Hartford County, Connecticut, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Hartford County, Connecticut. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Hartford County, Connecticut. The estimated population of Hartford County, Connecticut is 898,636 people, with a median age of 40.2.

We can look at the total population in Hartford County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
898,636
+0.73%
+0.14%
2020
892,153
 -0.16% -
2019
893,561
 -0.13% -
2018
894,730
 -0.3% -
2017
897,417
 - -

Population of Hartford County, Connecticut by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
59%
62.5%
 -5.60%
Black/African American
12.9%
12.8%
 +0.78%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
18.8%
17.3%
 +8.67%
Asian
5.7%
5%
 +14.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
2%
 +50.00%
Other
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Hartford County, Connecticut by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.2 -0.5% 38.6 +0.26% 41.8 -0.95%
2020 40.4 0% 38.5 0% 42.2 -0.24%
2019 40.4 0% 38.5 +0.26% 42.3 +0.24%
2018 40.4 0% 38.4 0% 42.2 0%
2017 40.4 - 38.4 - 42.2 -

The median age of Hartford County, Connecticut gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 50,505 -1.44% 48,829 -1.02% 49,779 48,312
10 to 19 59,861 -1.72% 56,859 -1.25% 58,804 56,153
20 to 29 60,300 -1.52% 56,677 -0.9% 59,389 56,172
30 to 39 55,193 +7.28% 56,067 +5.37% 59,296 59,123
40 to 49 57,775 -5.16% 61,147 -7.48% 54,843 56,702
50 to 59 64,179 -2.46% 68,783 -6.4% 62,592 64,486
60 to 69 47,564 +8.85% 53,949 +6.82% 51,878 57,722
70+ 40,352 +4.97% 59,377 +2.76% 42,384 61,001

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Hartford County, Connecticut is $80,320.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Hartford County.

  • Under 25
    $46,564.00
  • 25 to 44
    $85,466.00
  • 45 to 64
    $98,254.00
  • 65 and over
    $55,043.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Hartford County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Hartford County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Hartford County, Connecticut is currently $107,929.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

12.03% of households in Hartford County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Hartford County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.61%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.88%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.59%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.75%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.10%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.03%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.03%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Hartford County is $43,642.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Hartford County by the total population of Hartford County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Hartford County, Connecticut, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Hartford County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    19.81%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.07%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.66%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35.05%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.41%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Hartford County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Hartford County over the age of 16 is 733,394.

Of those people, a total of 65.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Hartford County is 61.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 47,806 41.30% 19.30%
20 to 24 years 56,904 75.00% 10.70%
25 to 29 years 58,657 85.00% 5.50%
30 to 34 years 59,717 85.50% 4.80%
35 to 44 years 113,965 86.30% 4.80%
45 to 54 years 118,325 84.10% 4.70%
55 to 59 years 65,035 77.40% 4.30%
60 to 64 years 60,220 65.60% 4.00%
65 to 74 years 87,017 29.90% 4.50%
75 years and over 65,748 8.70% 3.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Hartford County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 506,207 65.30% 4.50%
Black or African American 98,862 66.50% 8.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,844 68.80% 15.90%
Asian 39,873 68.90% 4.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 205 62.40% 0.00%
Other 45,884 63.40% 9.00%
Two or more races 40,519 70.70% 12.50%
Hispanic or Latino 123,376 67.00% 9.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 456,549 65.00% 4.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Hartford County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Hartford County is 453,935, with median earnings of $50,257.00.

Women in Hartford County, Connecticut earning approximately 73.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 453,935 $50,257.00
Male 231,878 $57,084.00
Female 222,057 $42,126.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 49,787 $91,525.00
Business and Financial 33,695 $80,715.00
Computer and Mathematical 19,900 $93,768.00
Architecture and Engineering 13,183 $86,746.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3,799 $66,266.00
Community and Social Service 9,277 $56,120.00
Legal 7,065 $101,250.00
Educational and Library 30,551 $53,715.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8,995 $51,554.00
Healthcare Practitioners 29,900 $70,921.00
Healthcare Support 16,966 $28,321.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5,064 $35,234.00
Law Enforcement 3,601 $79,299.00
Food Preparation and Serving 21,046 $16,195.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 14,789 $26,739.00
Personal Care and Service 11,732 $20,988.00
Sales 43,212 $36,906.00
Office and Administrative Support 51,057 $40,062.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 482 $26,803.00
Construction and Extraction 16,490 $50,377.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 9,943 $53,585.00
Production 24,152 $43,165.00
Transportation and Material Moving 15,098 $36,238.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 29,009 $100,521.00 20,778 $78,087.00
Business and Financial 15,218 $93,455.00 18,477 $72,797.00
Computer and Mathematical 14,242 $96,528.00 5,658 $89,200.00
Architecture and Engineering 11,045 $90,355.00 2,138 $78,269.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 1,726 $63,205.00 2,073 $69,882.00
Community and Social Service 2,500 $53,500.00 6,777 $56,311.00
Legal 3,408 $132,350.00 3,657 $75,445.00
Educational and Library 8,346 $68,325.00 22,205 $44,480.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5,156 $58,947.00 3,839 $42,105.00
Healthcare Practitioners 7,452 $89,818.00 22,448 $64,950.00
Healthcare Support 2,551 $26,318.00 14,415 $28,597.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 3,692 $43,343.00 1,372 $17,450.00
Law Enforcement 3,204 $80,318.00 397 $63,711.00
Food Preparation and Serving 10,134 $19,801.00 10,912 $14,902.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 9,355 $30,475.00 5,434 $20,988.00
Personal Care and Service 3,104 $22,086.00 8,628 $20,690.00
Sales 21,048 $50,590.00 22,164 $26,389.00
Office and Administrative Support 13,597 $44,670.00 37,460 $38,726.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 261 $26,984.00 221 $25,288.00
Construction and Extraction 15,831 $51,113.00 659 $38,112.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 9,535 $53,755.00 408 $50,278.00
Production 17,785 $48,867.00 6,367 $31,937.00
Transportation and Material Moving 13,003 $38,912.00 2,095 $26,058.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 356,529 households in Hartford County, with an average household size of 2.45 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 227,698 families in Hartford County with an average family size of 3.07 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 160,153 18,248 49,297 128,831
Average Household Size 3.15 2.96 3.23 1.22
Total Families 160,153 18,248 49,297 0
Average Household Size 3.13 2.65 3.04 0

Poverty

Of the 227,698 families in Hartford County, 7.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Hartford County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 384,270 housing units in Hartford County, Connecticut.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 356,529 92.78%
Vacant 27,741 7.22%

31.48% of the total 384,270 housing units in Hartford County are rental units. This is approximately 120,970 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 230,908 are occupied by the owner - or 60.09% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Hartford County is $1,191.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Hartford County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    4,651
  • Less than $500
    12,110
  • $500 to $999
    27,741
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    51,361
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    22,402
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    4,749
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    1,251
  • $3,000 or more
    1,356

Property Value

The median value of a property in Hartford County is $249,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Hartford County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    4,683
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    6,150
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20,622
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    44,597
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    74,848
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    61,592
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    16,350
  • $1,000,000 or more
    2,066

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Hartford County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Hartford County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    73,278
  • 1940 to 1949
    28,179
  • 1950 to 1959
    66,750
  • 1960 to 1969
    56,226
  • 1970 to 1979
    51,271
  • 1980 to 1989
    48,057
  • 1990 to 1999
    27,670
  • 2000 to 2009
    21,863
  • 2010 to 2013
    10,769
  • 2014 or later
    207

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Hartford County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    35,392
  • 1 vehicle available
    121,836
  • 2 vehicles available
    131,919
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    67,382

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Hartford County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Hartford County that commute to work in a particular way.

23.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Hartford County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    8,686
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    35,532
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    64,514
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    69,186
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    71,223
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    34,363
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    52,317
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    11,578
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    12,606
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    20,588
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    11,927
  • 90 or more minutes
    6,101

Summary

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Places in Hartford County, Connecticut

We have data for 53 places in Hartford County, Connecticut. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.