East Hartford, CT Demographics

A map of East Hartford's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	20,414	17,114	40.1%	33.5%
White	15,049	15,391	29.6%	30.2%
Black	11,247	14,104	22.1%	27.6%
Asian	1,900	2,282	3.7%	4.5%
Multiracial	1,836	1,653	3.6%	3.2%
Native American/Other	472	501	0.9%	1.0%

East Hartford, Connecticut has an estimated population of 50,918, a less than 1% change from the 51,045 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.1% Hispanic, 29.6% White, 22.1% Black, 3.7% Asian, 3.6% Multiracial, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Hartford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Hartford has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Hartford, that probability was 71.7% in 2020 and 70.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Hartford is ranked the 14th most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Hartford was ranked the 13th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Hartford's White Population

15,049 residents of East Hartford, or 29.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Hartford is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. East Hartford ranks 210th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Hartford's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of East Hartford's population has decreased from 30.2% to 29.6%.

East Hartford is more White than neighboring Hartford (15.1% White), and Blue Hills (3.5% White). East Hartford is less White than neighboring Glastonbury Center (83.4% White), Wethersfield (74.8% White), and Manchester (51.9% White).

East Hartford's Black Population

11,247 residents of East Hartford, or 22.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Hartford is considerably higher than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. East Hartford ranks 5th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Hartford's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.3%. Black residents' share of East Hartford's population has decreased from 27.6% to 22.1%.

East Hartford is more Black than neighboring Glastonbury Center (1.2% Black), Wethersfield (3.4% Black), and Manchester (16.8% Black). East Hartford is less Black than neighboring Hartford (33.8% Black), and Blue Hills (80.4% Black).

East Hartford's Asian Population

1,900 residents of East Hartford, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Hartford is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. East Hartford ranks 66th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Hartford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Asian residents' share of East Hartford's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.7%.

East Hartford is more Asian than neighboring Hartford (2.4% Asian), and Blue Hills (0% Asian). East Hartford is less Asian than neighboring Glastonbury Center (9.9% Asian), Wethersfield (7% Asian), and Manchester (5.1% Asian).

East Hartford's Hispanic Population

20,414 residents of East Hartford, or 40.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Hartford is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. East Hartford ranks 9th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Hartford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.3%. Hispanic residents' share of East Hartford's population has increased from 33.5% to 40.1%.

East Hartford is more Hispanic than neighboring Glastonbury Center (3.7% Hispanic), Wethersfield (12.4% Hispanic), Blue Hills (13.9% Hispanic), and Manchester (20.7% Hispanic). East Hartford is less Hispanic than neighboring Hartford (44.5% Hispanic).

East Hartford's Native American/Other Population

472 residents of East Hartford, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Hartford is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. East Hartford ranks 41st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Hartford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Hartford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

East Hartford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glastonbury Center (0% Native American/Other), Wethersfield (0.6% Native American/Other), and Blue Hills (0.7% Native American/Other). East Hartford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hartford (1% Native American/Other), and Manchester (1% Native American/Other).

East Hartford's Multiracial Population

1,836 residents of East Hartford, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Hartford is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. East Hartford ranks 147th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Hartford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Multiracial residents' share of East Hartford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

East Hartford is more Multiracial than neighboring Glastonbury Center (1.8% Multiracial), Hartford (3.2% Multiracial), Wethersfield (1.8% Multiracial), and Blue Hills (1.4% Multiracial). East Hartford is less Multiracial than neighboring Manchester (4.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.