Hartford County Demographics
A map of Hartford County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 523,105 | 58.2% |
Hispanic | 166,275 | 18.5% |
Black | 118,154 | 13.1% |
Asian | 53,325 | 5.9% |
Multiracial | 31,642 | 3.5% |
Native American/Other | 6,997 | 0.8% |
Hartford County, Connecticut had a population of 899,498 in 2020. It was 58.2% White, 13.1% Black, 5.9% Asian, 18.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hartford County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Hartford County is the 2nd most populous county of the 8 counties in Connecticut.
Hartford County's White Population
523,105 residents of Hartford County identify as White, or 58.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Hartford County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 8 counties in Connecticut, Hartford County is ranked #7 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Hartford County is less White than neighboring Hampden County (59.8% White), Tolland County (80.1% White), Middlesex County (80.3% White), New Haven County (58.9% White), and Litchfield County (84% White).
Hartford County's Black Population
118,154 residents of Hartford County identify as Black, or 13.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hartford County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 8 counties in Connecticut, Hartford County is ranked #1 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Hartford County is more Black than neighboring Hampden County (7.7% Black), Tolland County (3.4% Black), Middlesex County (4.9% Black), New Haven County (12.8% Black), and Litchfield County (1.6% Black).
Hartford County's Asian Population
53,325 residents of Hartford County identify as Asian, or 5.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hartford County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 8 counties in Connecticut, Hartford County is ranked #1 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Hartford County is more Asian than neighboring Hampden County (2.6% Asian), Tolland County (5.6% Asian), Middlesex County (3% Asian), New Haven County (4.3% Asian), and Litchfield County (1.9% Asian).
Hartford County's Hispanic Population
166,275 residents of Hartford County identify as Hispanic, or 18.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hartford County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 8 counties in Connecticut, Hartford County is ranked #3 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Hartford County is more Hispanic than neighboring Tolland County (6.5% Hispanic), Middlesex County (7.3% Hispanic), and Litchfield County (7.9% Hispanic). Hartford County is less Hispanic than neighboring Hampden County (26% Hispanic), and New Haven County (19.7% Hispanic).
Hartford County's Native American/Other Population
6,997 residents of Hartford County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hartford County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 8 counties in Connecticut, Hartford County is ranked #4 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Hartford County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hampden County (0.6% Native American/Other), Tolland County (0.6% Native American/Other), Middlesex County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Litchfield County (0.7% Native American/Other). Hartford County is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Haven County (0.9% Native American/Other).
Hartford County's Multiracial Population
31,642 residents of Hartford County identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hartford County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 8 counties in Connecticut, Hartford County is ranked #7 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Hartford County is more Multiracial than neighboring Hampden County (3.3% Multiracial). Hartford County is less Multiracial than neighboring Tolland County (3.8% Multiracial), Middlesex County (3.9% Multiracial), and Litchfield County (4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.