Population 3,508 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Downtown Hartford
Household size in Downtown Hartford
| Period | Downtown Hartford | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.59 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.42 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.44 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.39 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Households in Downtown Hartford are small: just 1.39 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 1.59 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Downtown Hartford has the smallest households of any Hartford neighborhood.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Downtown Hartford
| Period | Downtown Hartford | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.9 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.1 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.9 | 41.9 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.1 | 41.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.8 | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Downtown Hartford is young: half of its residents are under 31.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Downtown Hartford
| Period | Downtown Hartford | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Downtown Hartford: 5.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Downtown Hartford has the lowest share of single-parent households of any Hartford neighborhood.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Downtown Hartford
Renters in Downtown Hartford
| Period | Downtown Hartford | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.9% | 31.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 85.4% | 32.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 87.4% | 33.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 32.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +15.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Downtown Hartford: 96.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 56.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Only one other Hartford neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Downtown Hartford
| Period | Downtown Hartford | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.1% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.8% of the housing in Downtown Hartford, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. No other Hartford neighborhood has a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Downtown Hartford
| Period | Downtown Hartford | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1966 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Downtown Hartford is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1960, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Among Hartford's 14 neighborhoods, though, only two have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Downtown Hartford
| Period | Downtown Hartford | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,375 | $1,014 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,313 | $1,114 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,456 | $1,229 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,669 | $1,559 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$294 | +$545 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Downtown Hartford costs $1,669 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 28.5% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. No other Hartford neighborhood has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Downtown Hartford
Bachelor's degrees in Downtown Hartford
| Period | Downtown Hartford | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.4% | 35.0% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 61.7% | 36.2% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 75.4% | 39.1% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.4% | 41.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +6.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Downtown Hartford: 64.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. No other Hartford neighborhood has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Downtown Hartford
| Period | Downtown Hartford | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.1% | 88.3% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 89.6% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 90.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.3% | 91.8% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Downtown Hartford have finished high school (92.3%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Hartford area. Downtown Hartford has the highest share of high school graduates of any Hartford neighborhood.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Downtown Hartford
| Period | Downtown Hartford | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Downtown Hartford: 6.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Among Hartford's 14 neighborhoods, though, only one other has lower unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Downtown Hartford compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Hartford | 1.39 | 31.1 | 5.8% | 96.7% | 19.8% | 1960 | $1,669 | 64.4% | 92.3% | 6.4% |
| Sheldon Charter Oak | 1.93 | 32.1 | 21.0% | 94.8% | 18.9% | 1957 | $1,270 | 43.8% | 78.5% | 7.9% |
| Frog Hollow | 2.32 | 34.0 | 29.0% | 98.0% | 16.9% | 1952 | $1,225 | 17.4% | 66.0% | 14.9% |
| Clay Arsenal | 2.60 | 28.3 | 37.6% | 91.5% | 7.9% | 1972 | $1,118 | 6.5% | 74.6% | 18.6% |
| Asylum Hill | 1.87 | 37.4 | 18.9% | 88.1% | 16.8% | 1952 | $1,081 | 21.5% | 73.3% | 16.1% |
| Upper Albany | 2.47 | 35.0 | 36.0% | 84.7% | 15.0% | 1950 | $1,275 | 15.2% | 77.7% | 6.9% |
| Barry Square | 2.43 | 30.1 | 24.9% | 77.9% | 17.1% | 1947 | $1,208 | 12.0% | 65.2% | 10.9% |
| North East | 2.57 | 30.2 | 36.6% | 75.8% | 11.9% | 1962 | $1,301 | 9.5% | 77.0% | 12.4% |
| West End | 2.03 | 41.5 | 9.4% | 72.2% | 12.0% | 1942 | $1,351 | 47.6% | 86.0% | 2.7% |
| Parkville | 2.44 | 32.0 | 30.7% | 85.7% | 11.3% | 1942 | $1,343 | 19.1% | 79.0% | 8.6% |
| Behind The Rocks | 2.58 | 37.2 | 21.4% | 60.0% | 6.7% | 1945 | $1,259 | 10.2% | 74.0% | 10.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Downtown Hartford. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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