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Hartford Metro

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT · 2 counties · 1,171,426 residents (2025 est.) · 1,451.464 sq mi
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Notable rankings
#23Most densely populatedof 925807
The short version

Hartford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,076. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $332,239. It ranks in the top 1% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,153,112
+1%since 2023
from 1,144,012 in 2023
2022 – 2025
Population density
794 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 788 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
Unchangedsince 2023
from 41.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,171,426 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2022 – 2024
1.1M1.1M1.1M1.2M1.2M20222024Hartford
20241.2M
20222024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,076
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $93,006 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,245
+2%since 2023
from $50,992 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 59.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.467 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$332,239
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $307,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,418
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,358 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 66.9% in 2023
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+6%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2022 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(730,537)
Black10.5%(119,554)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(181,470)
Asian5.5%(62,594)
Other4.4%(49,857)
Diversity Score68.9%(788,290)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(725,287)
Black10.4%(120,288)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(186,535)
Asian5.6%(64,297)
Other4.9%(56,705)
Diversity Score70.2%(809,778)
Segregation Score44.8%(516,413)
Diversity Score
70
+2%since 2023
from 69 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Segregation Score
45
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 42.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 91.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 23.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 72.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
Female
50.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
Foreign born
14.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 78.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

HartfordCENTRAL121,981West HartfordCENTRAL63,620East HartfordCENTRAL50,918MiddletownCENTRAL48,439
What's inside

2 component counties

Capitol Planning RegionCENTRAL994,115Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning RegionCENTRAL177,311
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT?

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT has about 1,153,112 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT?

The typical household in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT earns about $95,076 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT expensive?

In Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, the median home is worth about $332,239, and the typical rent is about $1,418 a month.

How educated are people in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT?

About 42.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT?

About 9.8% of people in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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