West Hartford, CT Demographics
A map of West Hartford's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 43,832 | 68.4% |
Hispanic | 7,236 | 11.3% |
Asian | 5,693 | 8.9% |
Black | 4,061 | 6.3% |
Multiracial | 2,573 | 4.0% |
Native American/Other | 688 | 1.1% |
West Hartford, Connecticut had a population of 64,083 in 2020. It was 68.4% White, 6.3% Black, 8.9% Asian, 11.3% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Hartford, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 215 places in Connecticut, West Hartford is the 9th 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).
West Hartford's White Population
43,832 residents of West Hartford identify as White, or 68.4%. This makes the White share of the population of West Hartford slightly larger than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, West Hartford is ranked #181 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Hartford is more White than neighboring Hartford (12.6% White), Blue Hills (3.5% White), and New Britain (37.1% White). West Hartford is less White than neighboring Newington (72.7% White), and Wethersfield (76.9% White).
West Hartford's Black Population
4,061 residents of West Hartford identify as Black, or 6.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Hartford roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, West Hartford is ranked #34 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Hartford is more Black than neighboring Newington (4.5% Black), and Wethersfield (3.5% Black). West Hartford is less Black than neighboring Hartford (35.5% Black), Blue Hills (83.3% Black), and New Britain (12.5% Black).
West Hartford's Asian Population
5,693 residents of West Hartford identify as Asian, or 8.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Hartford roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, West Hartford is ranked #10 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Hartford is more Asian than neighboring Hartford (3.5% Asian), Blue Hills (0.6% Asian), Newington (7.3% Asian), New Britain (2.5% Asian), and Wethersfield (4% Asian).
West Hartford's Hispanic Population
7,236 residents of West Hartford identify as Hispanic, or 11.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Hartford slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, West Hartford is ranked #50 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Hartford is more Hispanic than neighboring Blue Hills (8.4% Hispanic). West Hartford is less Hispanic than neighboring Hartford (44% Hispanic), Newington (11.7% Hispanic), New Britain (44% Hispanic), and Wethersfield (12.5% Hispanic).
West Hartford's Native American/Other Population
688 residents of West Hartford identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Hartford roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, West Hartford is ranked #31 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Hartford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Blue Hills (0.9% Native American/Other), Newington (0.7% Native American/Other), New Britain (0.8% Native American/Other), and Wethersfield (0.6% Native American/Other). West Hartford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hartford (1.4% Native American/Other).
West Hartford's Multiracial Population
2,573 residents of West Hartford identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Hartford roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, West Hartford is ranked #86 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Hartford is more Multiracial than neighboring Hartford (2.9% Multiracial), Blue Hills (3.3% Multiracial), Newington (3.1% Multiracial), New Britain (3% Multiracial), and Wethersfield (2.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.