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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

East Hartford

Connecticut · 49,575 residents · 18.007 sq mi
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East Hartford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,424. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $110,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

49,575
−2%since 1990
from 50,452 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,753 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 2,802 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+6%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
48K49K50K51K52K1990201020202024East Hartford
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,424
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,584 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,763
+31%since 1990
from $16,575 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.3%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$110,700
−42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $145,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$621
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $574 in 1990
US average: $602
57.5%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 59.5% in 1990
42.5% rent
2.7
−33%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(43,815)
Black8.5%(4,268)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(2,715)
Asian2%(1,027)
Diversity Score38.8%(19,600)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(29,557)
Black18.3%(9,051)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(7,552)
Asian4%(1,972)
Diversity Score70.2%(34,780)
70
+81%since 1990
from 39 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.4%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−28%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Hartford, Connecticut?

East Hartford, Connecticut has about 49,575 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in East Hartford, Connecticut earns about $41,424 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 $110,700, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in East Hartford, Connecticut?

About 13.4% 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 10.3% of people in East Hartford, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Hartford, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, East Hartford, Connecticut has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 877 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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