Hartford County, CT

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2021 Population

898,636

0.727% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.2

0.495% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

10.9%

0.986% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$80,320

5.33% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$249,000

2.51% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

453,935

0.957% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Hartford County, CT had a population of 899k people with a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $80,320. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hartford County, CT grew from 892,153 to 898,636, a 0.727% increase and its median household income grew from $76,259 to $80,320, a 5.33% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hartford County, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (59%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.9%), White (Hispanic) (7.69%), Other (Hispanic) (6.11%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.66%).

None of the households in Hartford County, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.6% of the residents in Hartford County, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hartford County, CT are Central Connecticut State University (2,627 degrees awarded in 2021), University of Hartford (2,017 degrees), and Goodwin University (998 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Hartford County, CT was $249,000, and the homeownership rate was 64.8%.

Most people in Hartford County, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Hartford County, CT was 2 cars per household.

Hartford County, CT borders Litchfield County, CT, Middlesex County, CT, New Haven County, CT, New London County, CT, Tolland County, CT, and Hampden County, MA.

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Population & Diversity

Hartford County, CT is home to a population of 899k people, from which 93.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 15.4% of Hartford County, CT residents were born outside of the country (139k people).

In 2021, there were 4.58 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (530k people) in Hartford County, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 116k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 69.1k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.6%

2021 Citizenship

93.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.6% of Hartford County, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hartford County, CT was 93.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hartford County, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hartford County, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
530k ± 1.06k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
116k ± 1.51k
White (Hispanic)
69.1k ± 2.82k

18.8%

Hispanic Population

169k people

18.8% of the people in Hartford County, CT are hispanic (169k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hartford County, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Connecticut.

Most Common Origin

Jamaica
42,506 ± 5,032 people
India
41,570 ± 4,977 people
Dominican Republic
26,547 ± 3,985 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was Jamaica, the natal country of 42,506 Connecticut residents, followed by India with 41,570 and Dominican Republic with 26,547.

Foreign-Born Population

15.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

139k people

15.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

137k people

As of 2021, 15.4% of Hartford County, CT residents (139k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hartford County, CT was 15.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hartford County, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
11,610 ± 691
Gulf War (2001-)
6,103 ± 688
Korea
3,624 ± 418

Hartford County, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.9 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hartford County, CT employs 454k people. The largest industries in Hartford County, CT are Health Care & Social Assistance (73,516 people), Manufacturing (49,850 people), and Retail Trade (48,153 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($92,270), Finance & Insurance ($88,329), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,099).

Males in Connecticut have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,882. The income inequality in Connecticut (measured using the Gini index) is 0.502, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

454k

2021 Value

± 5,342

0.957%

1 Year growth

± 1.65%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hartford County, CT grew at a rate of 0.957%, from 450k employees to 454k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hartford County, CT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (51,057 people), Management Occupations (49,787 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (43,212 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hartford County, CT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Connecticut (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

454k

2021 Value

± 5,342

0.957%

1 Year growth

± 1.65%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hartford County, CT grew at a rate of 0.957%, from 450k employees to 454k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hartford County, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (73,516 people), Manufacturing (49,850 people), and Retail Trade (48,153 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hartford County, CT, though some of these residents may live in Hartford County, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,084

Median earning men ± $1,157

$42,126

Median earning women ± $715

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($105,006), Public Administration ($79,447), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($73,245).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,563), Public Administration ($69,771), and Information ($58,800).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Connecticut.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

10,656
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
6,111
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
5,666
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$23.3M
Manufacturing
$18.7M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$12.6M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($15.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($13.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Connecticut products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$182B

2020 Value in Connecticut

$344B

Projected 2050 Value in Connecticut

89.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Connecticut trade was $182B. This is expected to increase 89.3% to $344B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Connecticut trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$33.3B
Massachusetts
$19.3B
New Jersey
$7.59B

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $33.3B, followed by Massachusetts with $19.3B and New Jersey and $7.59B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Connecticut shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hartford County, CT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (35.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing the state of Connecticut. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (35.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hartford County, CT for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Connecticut

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Richard Blumenthal

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Chris Murphy

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing Connecticut.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Connecticut over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Connecticut

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Connecticut have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Hartford County, CT awarded 10,947 degrees. The student population of Hartford County, CT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 16,778 male students and 24,373 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hartford County, CT are White (6,414 and 60.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,624 and 15.3%), Black or African American (1,443 and 13.6%), and Asian (464 and 4.37%).

The largest universities in Hartford County, CT by number of degrees awarded are Central Connecticut State University (2,627 and 24%), University of Hartford (2,017 and 18.4%), and Goodwin University (998 and 9.12%).

The most popular majors in Hartford County, CT are Registered Nursing (640 and 5.85%), General Business Administration & Management (583 and 5.33%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (378 and 3.45%).

The median tuition costs in Hartford County, CT are $41,265 for private four year colleges, and $7,656 and $18,436 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Hartford County, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 41,151 (40.8% men and 59.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 41,151 students enrolled in Hartford County, CT, 40.8% men and 59.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 20,929 records, of which 56.7% were women and 43.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
248 degrees awarded
General Psychology
323 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
262 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hartford County, CT was General Business Administration & Management with 248 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Hartford County, CT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Central Connecticut State University
2,627 degrees awarded
University of Hartford
2,017 degrees awarded
Goodwin University
998 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Connecticut State University with 2,627 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,379 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hartford County, CT, which is 0.667 times less than the 6,568 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6,414 degrees mean that there were 3.95 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,624 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($41,265) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,509) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

Measure

In 2021, 0.936% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.826% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (773k), Bachelors Degree (616k), and Some college (551k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hartford County, CT was $249,000 in 2021, which is 1.02 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $242,900 to $249,000, a 2.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Hartford County, CT is 64.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hartford County, CT have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hartford County, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hartford County, CT is $80,320. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Hartford County, CT was Census Tract 4621.02 with a value of $210,833, followed by Census Tract 4970 and Census Tract 4974, with respective values of $190,909 and $185,962.

In 2022, 16.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hartford County, CT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.409%.

Housing

Property

$249,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,162

$230,908

Median Property Taxes

±$2,917

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hartford County, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hartford County, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.8%

Homeownership

2021

60.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64.8% of the housing units in Hartford County, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hartford County, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4621.02
Census Tract 4970
Census Tract 4974

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hartford County, CT was Census Tract 4621.02 with a value of $210,833, followed by Census Tract 4970 and Census Tract 4974, with respective values of $190,909 and $185,962.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Hartford County, CT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$80,320

Median Household Income

± $1,086

357k

Number of Households

± 4,656

In 2021, the median household income of the 357k households in Hartford County, CT grew to $80,320 from the previous year's value of $76,259.

The following chart displays the households in Hartford County, CT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hartford County, CT is from Connecticut.

0.502

2021 Wage GINI in Connecticut

0.501

2020 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2021, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.502 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.223% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Connecticut in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Connecticut across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.3%)
Worked At Home (10.4%)
Carpooled (7.45%)

In 2021, 76.3% of workers in Hartford County, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.45%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hartford County, CT have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.53% of the workforce in Hartford County, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hartford County, CT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hartford County, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hartford County, CT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 16.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hartford County, CT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.409%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hartford County, CT (96.1k out of 878k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hartford County, CT is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 13.6% of the children was living in poverty in Hartford County, CT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 270 in Hartford County, CT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 58.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.9% of the population of Hartford County, CT has health coverage, with 52.9% on employee plans, 19.7% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 0.745% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hartford County, CT see 1039 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.776% increase from the previous year (1031 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 929 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 177 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,039 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hartford County, CT

Primary care physicians in Hartford County, CT see an average of 1,039 patients per year. This represents a 0.776% increase from the previous year (1,031 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hartford County, CT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.15%

Uninsured

52.9%

Employer Coverage

19.7%

Medicaid

12.1%

Medicare

10.5%

Non-Group

0.745%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hartford County, CT grew by 4.13% from 3.98% to 4.15%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hartford County, CT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 36.3 in Hartford County, CT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hartford County, CT.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30.3% in Hartford County, CT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hartford County, CT.

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