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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Hartford

Connecticut · 60,110 residents · 21.838 sq mi
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West Hartford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $49,642. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $201,300. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

60,110
−5%vs 2000
vs 63,589 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,753 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 2,912 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.5
+1%vs 2000
vs 40.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
60K61K62K63K64K1990201020202024West Hartford
202464K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,642
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,665 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$26,943
−19%vs 2000
vs $33,468 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$201,300
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $172,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$687
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $751 in 2000
US average: $450
73.6%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.9% in 2000
26.4% rent
4.1
+45%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(52,684)
Black4.6%(2,895)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(3,990)
Asian4.8%(3,031)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.4%(22,508)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(56,652)
Black1.8%(1,106)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,941)
Asian2.9%(1,759)
Other1%(593)
Diversity Score20.5%(12,342)
21
−42%vs 2000
vs 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.6%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.3%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
22.4%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
+47%vs 2000
vs 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in West Hartford, Connecticut?

West Hartford, Connecticut has about 60,110 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in West Hartford, Connecticut earns about $49,642 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Hartford, Connecticut expensive?

In West Hartford, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $201,300, and the typical rent is about $687 a month.

How educated are people in West Hartford, Connecticut?

About 46.6% of adults age 25 and over in West Hartford, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Hartford, Connecticut?

About 3.6% of people in West 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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