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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

East Hartford

Connecticut · 50,452 residents · 18.007 sq mi
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East Hartford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,584. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $145,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

50,452
+2%vs 2000
vs 49,575 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,802 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 2,753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.3
−6%vs 2000
vs 37.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
48K49K50K51K52K1990201020202024East Hartford
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,584
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,424 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,575
−24%vs 2000
vs $21,763 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.4%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$145,400
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $110,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$574
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $621 in 2000
US average: $450
59.5%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.5% in 2000
40.5% rent
4.0
+49%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(29,557)
Black18.3%(9,051)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(7,552)
Asian4%(1,972)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.2%(34,780)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(43,815)
Black8.5%(4,268)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(2,715)
Asian2%(1,027)
Other2.7%(1,342)
Diversity Score38.8%(19,600)
39
−45%vs 2000
vs 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.8%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.2%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
+39%vs 2000
vs 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Hartford, Connecticut?

East Hartford, Connecticut has about 50,452 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in East Hartford, Connecticut?

The typical household in East Hartford, Connecticut earns about $36,584 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Hartford, Connecticut expensive?

In East Hartford, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $145,400, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in East Hartford, Connecticut?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in East Hartford, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Hartford, Connecticut?

About 5.4% of people in East Hartford, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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