Population 901,094 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hartford County
Household size in Hartford County
| Period | Hartford County | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Households in Hartford County run small, averaging 2.48 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The picture is much the same across the Hartford area.
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 Hartford County
| Period | Hartford County | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 41.9 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 41.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 41.5, the median age in Hartford County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.2, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the north.
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 Hartford County
| Period | Hartford County | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Hartford County as they are nationally: 11.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Hartford County
Renters in Hartford County
| Period | Hartford County | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5% | 31.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.9% | 32.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.9% | 33.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.1% | 32.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Hartford County is about as common as it is nationally: 35.1% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 35.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Hartford County
| Period | Hartford County | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Hartford County than nationally: 7.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Hartford area.
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 Hartford County
| Period | Hartford County | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1966 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Hartford County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Hartford County
| Period | Hartford County | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,007 | $1,014 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,097 | $1,114 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,223 | $1,229 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,572 | $1,559 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$565 | +$545 | +$575 | +$606 |
The median renter in Hartford County pays $1,572 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $565 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the northwest.
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 Hartford County
Bachelor's degrees in Hartford County
| Period | Hartford County | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.7% | 35.0% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.3% | 36.2% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.9% | 39.1% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.8% | 41.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +6.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Hartford County than nationally: 40.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the east.
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 Hartford County
| Period | Hartford County | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.8% | 88.3% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.2% | 89.6% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.4% | 90.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.8% | 91.8% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Hartford County is a bit above the national rate: 90.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Hartford area. The share with a diploma is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Hartford County
| Period | Hartford County | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Hartford County is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. Unemployment has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Hartford County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford County | 2.48 | 41.5 | 11.8% | 35.1% | 7.3% | 1966 | $1,572 | 40.8% | 90.8% | 5.4% |
| Tolland County | 2.48 | 40.8 | 8.9% | 27.0% | 8.3% | 1976 | $1,502 | 45.0% | 94.2% | 5.2% |
| Litchfield County | 2.43 | 46.6 | 8.7% | 23.0% | 12.4% | 1967 | $1,383 | 38.9% | 94.3% | 5.1% |
| Windham County | 2.45 | 42.5 | 12.5% | 28.9% | 6.9% | 1968 | $1,200 | 25.9% | 90.3% | 5.9% |
| Dutchess County | 2.49 | 43.5 | 8.8% | 30.8% | 6.7% | 1970 | $1,686 | 41.4% | 92.5% | 5.2% |
| Kent County | 2.40 | 44.4 | 9.5% | 26.9% | 5.8% | 1966 | $1,442 | 34.8% | 93.3% | 4.7% |
| Providence County | 2.57 | 39.1 | 13.9% | 43.1% | 8.0% | 1957 | $1,382 | 32.2% | 86.0% | 6.7% |
| Ulster County | 2.35 | 45.3 | 9.8% | 30.1% | 13.3% | 1966 | $1,495 | 39.5% | 92.5% | 5.1% |
| Bristol County | 2.36 | 45.3 | 7.8% | 28.2% | 7.5% | 1958 | $1,796 | 54.4% | 94.1% | 3.0% |
| Bristol County | 2.49 | 41.8 | 13.0% | 37.7% | 5.5% | 1964 | $1,422 | 30.3% | 86.2% | 5.5% |
| Sullivan County | 2.61 | 41.0 | 15.9% | 32.6% | 34.1% | 1973 | $1,223 | 28.8% | 87.1% | 5.2% |
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 Hartford County. 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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