Hartford, CT Demographics

A map of Hartford's Population by Race

Hartford, Connecticut had a population of 121,054 in 2020. It was 12.6% White, 35.5% Black, 3.5% Asian, 44.0% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hartford, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Hartford is the 4th most populous. 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's White Population

15,278 residents of Hartford identify as White, or 12.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Hartford considerably less than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Hartford is ranked #213 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Hartford is more White than neighboring Blue Hills (3.5% White). Hartford is less White than neighboring Wethersfield (76.9% White), East Hartford (30.2% White), West Hartford (68.4% White), and Newington (72.7% White).

Hartford's Black Population

43,024 residents of Hartford identify as Black, or 35.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hartford considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Hartford is ranked #2 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Hartford is more Black than neighboring Wethersfield (3.5% Black), East Hartford (27.6% Black), West Hartford (6.3% Black), and Newington (4.5% Black). Hartford is less Black than neighboring Blue Hills (83.3% Black).

Hartford's Asian Population

4,208 residents of Hartford identify as Asian, or 3.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hartford roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Hartford is ranked #85 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Hartford is more Asian than neighboring Blue Hills (0.6% Asian). Hartford is less Asian than neighboring Wethersfield (4% Asian), East Hartford (4.5% Asian), West Hartford (8.9% Asian), and Newington (7.3% Asian).

Hartford's Hispanic Population

53,315 residents of Hartford identify as Hispanic, or 44.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hartford considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Hartford is ranked #2 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Hartford is more Hispanic than neighboring Blue Hills (8.4% Hispanic), Wethersfield (12.5% Hispanic), East Hartford (33.5% Hispanic), West Hartford (11.3% Hispanic), and Newington (11.7% Hispanic).

Hartford's Native American/Other Population

1,707 residents of Hartford identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hartford roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Hartford is ranked #24 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Hartford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Blue Hills (0.9% Native American/Other), Wethersfield (0.6% Native American/Other), East Hartford (1% Native American/Other), West Hartford (1.1% Native American/Other), and Newington (0.7% Native American/Other).

Hartford's Multiracial Population

3,522 residents of Hartford identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hartford roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Hartford is ranked #167 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Hartford is more Multiracial than neighboring Wethersfield (2.5% Multiracial). Hartford is less Multiracial than neighboring Blue Hills (3.3% Multiracial), East Hartford (3.2% Multiracial), West Hartford (4% Multiracial), and Newington (3.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.