West Hartford, CT Demographics

A map of West Hartford's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	42,650	43,832	67.0%	68.4%
Hispanic	7,426	7,236	11.7%	11.3%
Black	5,057	4,061	7.9%	6.3%
Asian	4,916	5,693	7.7%	8.9%
Multiracial	2,962	2,573	4.7%	4.0%
Native American/Other	609	688	1.0%	1.1%

West Hartford, Connecticut has an estimated population of 63,620, a less than 1% change from the 64,083 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.0% White, 11.7% Hispanic, 7.9% Black, 7.7% Asian, 4.7% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Hartford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Hartford has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less 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 West Hartford, that probability was 50.6% in 2020 and 52.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Hartford is ranked the 9th 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). West Hartford was ranked the 9th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Hartford's White Population

42,650 residents of West Hartford, or 67.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Hartford is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. West Hartford ranks 181st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hartford's White population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of West Hartford's population has decreased from 68.4% to 67.0%.

West Hartford is more White than neighboring Hartford (15.1% White), Blue Hills (3.5% White), and New Britain (40.3% White). West Hartford is less White than neighboring Newington (71.9% White), and Wethersfield (74.8% White).

West Hartford's Black Population

5,057 residents of West Hartford, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Hartford is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. West Hartford ranks 34th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hartford's Black population has grown by an estimated 24.5%. Black residents' share of West Hartford's population has increased from 6.3% to 7.9%.

West Hartford is more Black than neighboring Newington (4.4% Black), and Wethersfield (3.4% Black). West Hartford is less Black than neighboring Hartford (33.8% Black), Blue Hills (80.4% Black), and New Britain (10.3% Black).

West Hartford's Asian Population

4,916 residents of West Hartford, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Hartford is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. West Hartford ranks 10th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hartford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.6%. Asian residents' share of West Hartford's population has decreased from 8.9% to 7.7%.

West Hartford is more Asian than neighboring Hartford (2.4% Asian), Blue Hills (0% Asian), Newington (6.4% Asian), New Britain (2.4% Asian), and Wethersfield (7% Asian).

West Hartford's Hispanic Population

7,426 residents of West Hartford, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Hartford is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. West Hartford ranks 50th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hartford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. Hispanic residents' share of West Hartford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.7%.

West Hartford is less Hispanic than neighboring Hartford (44.5% Hispanic), Blue Hills (13.9% Hispanic), Newington (12.9% Hispanic), New Britain (41.8% Hispanic), and Wethersfield (12.4% Hispanic).

West Hartford's Native American/Other Population

609 residents of West 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 West Hartford is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. West Hartford ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hartford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Hartford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

West Hartford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Blue Hills (0.7% Native American/Other), Newington (0.8% Native American/Other), New Britain (0.4% Native American/Other), and Wethersfield (0.6% Native American/Other).

West Hartford's Multiracial Population

2,962 residents of West Hartford, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Hartford is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. West Hartford ranks 90th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hartford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.1%. Multiracial residents' share of West Hartford's population has increased from 4.0% to 4.7%.

West Hartford is more Multiracial than neighboring Hartford (3.2% Multiracial), Blue Hills (1.4% Multiracial), Newington (3.6% Multiracial), and Wethersfield (1.8% Multiracial). West Hartford is less Multiracial than neighboring New Britain (4.8% 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.