Hartford, CT Demographics

A map of Hartford's Population by Race

Hartford, Connecticut has an estimated population of 121,127, a less than 1% change from the 121,054 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.5% Hispanic, 33.8% Black, 15.1% White, 3.2% Multiracial, 2.4% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hartford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hartford is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Hartford, that probability was 66.1% in 2020 and 66.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hartford is ranked the 4th 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). Hartford was ranked the 4th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hartford's White Population

18,272 residents of Hartford, or 15.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hartford is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Hartford ranks 213th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hartford's White population has grown by an estimated 19.6%. White residents' share of Hartford's population has increased from 12.6% to 15.1%.

Hartford is more White than neighboring Blue Hills (3.5% White). Hartford is less White than neighboring Wethersfield (74.8% White), East Hartford (29.6% White), West Hartford (67% White), and Newington (71.9% White).

Hartford's Black Population

40,955 residents of Hartford, or 33.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hartford is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Hartford ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hartford's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. Black residents' share of Hartford's population has decreased from 35.5% to 33.8%.

Hartford is more Black than neighboring Wethersfield (3.4% Black), East Hartford (22.1% Black), West Hartford (7.9% Black), and Newington (4.4% Black). Hartford is less Black than neighboring Blue Hills (80.4% Black).

Hartford's Asian Population

2,904 residents of Hartford, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hartford is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Hartford ranks 87th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hartford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 31.0%. Asian residents' share of Hartford's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.4%.

Hartford is more Asian than neighboring Blue Hills (0% Asian). Hartford is less Asian than neighboring Wethersfield (7% Asian), East Hartford (3.7% Asian), West Hartford (7.7% Asian), and Newington (6.4% Asian).

Hartford's Hispanic Population

53,941 residents of Hartford, or 44.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hartford is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Hartford ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hartford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Hartford's population has increased from 44.0% to 44.5%.

Hartford is more Hispanic than neighboring Blue Hills (13.9% Hispanic), Wethersfield (12.4% Hispanic), East Hartford (40.1% Hispanic), West Hartford (11.7% Hispanic), and Newington (12.9% Hispanic).

Hartford's Native American/Other Population

1,210 residents of Hartford, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hartford is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Hartford ranks 24th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hartford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 29.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hartford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Hartford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Blue Hills (0.7% Native American/Other), Wethersfield (0.6% Native American/Other), East Hartford (0.9% Native American/Other), and Newington (0.8% Native American/Other).

Hartford's Multiracial Population

3,845 residents of Hartford, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hartford is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Hartford ranks 167th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hartford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Hartford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Hartford is more Multiracial than neighboring Blue Hills (1.4% Multiracial), and Wethersfield (1.8% Multiracial). Hartford is less Multiracial than neighboring East Hartford (3.6% Multiracial), West Hartford (4.7% Multiracial), and Newington (3.6% 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.