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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Hartford

Connecticut · 63,589 residents · 21.838 sq mi
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West Hartford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,665. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $172,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

63,589
+6%since 1990
from 60,110 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,912 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 2,753 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
−1%since 1990
from 40.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
60K61K62K63K64K1990201020202024West Hartford
202464K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,665
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,642 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$33,468
+24%since 1990
from $26,943 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$172,300
−35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $201,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$751
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $687 in 1990
US average: $602
71.9%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
28.1% rent
2.8
−31%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(56,652)
Black1.8%(1,106)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,941)
Asian2.9%(1,759)
Diversity Score20.5%(12,342)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(52,684)
Black4.6%(2,895)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(3,990)
Asian4.8%(3,031)
Diversity Score35.4%(22,508)
35
+72%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

53.0%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 46.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.3%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 87.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
26.2%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 22.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−32%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Hartford, Connecticut?

West Hartford, Connecticut has about 63,589 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Hartford, Connecticut earns about $61,665 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 $172,300, and the typical rent is about $751 a month.

How educated are people in West Hartford, Connecticut?

About 53.0% 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 4.5% of people in West Hartford, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Hartford, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, West Hartford, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,479 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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