Hartford, CT

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2019 Population

123,088

0.437% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

32.1

1.9% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

28.1%

6.53% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$36,278

5.65% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$165,300

1.54% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

51,951

2.62% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Hartford, CT had a population of 123k people with a median age of 32.1 and a median household income of $36,278. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Hartford, CT declined from 123,628 to 123,088, a −0.437% decrease and its median household income grew from $34,338 to $36,278, a 5.65% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hartford, CT are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (35.5%), Other (Hispanic) (20.9%), White (Hispanic) (16.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (14.8%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.3%). 0% of the households in Hartford, CT speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

87.7% of the residents in Hartford, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hartford, CT are University of Hartford (1,866 degrees awarded in 2020), Trinity College (653 degrees), and Capital Community College (361 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Hartford, CT was $165,300, and the homeownership rate was 24%. Most people in Hartford, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Hartford, CT was 1 car per household.

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Diversity

Hartford, CT is home to a population of 123k people, from which 87.7% are citizens. As of 2019, 21.5% of Hartford, CT residents were born outside of the country (26.4k people).

In 2019, there were 1.7 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (43.7k people) in Hartford, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25.7k Other (Hispanic) and 20.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hartford, CT

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
43.7k ± 1.56k
Other (Hispanic)
25.7k ± 1.76k
White (Hispanic)
20.2k ± 1.5k

44.3%

Hispanic Population

54.5k people

44.3% of the people in Hartford, CT are hispanic (54.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hartford, CT as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

21.5%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

26.4k people

21.5%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

26.6k people

As of 2019, 21.5% of Hartford, CT residents (26.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hartford, CT was 21.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hartford, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.4

In 2019, the median age of all people in Hartford, CT was 32.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 29, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Hartford, CT are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Hartford, CT residents was 32.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Connecticut.

Most Common Origin

India
41,809 ± 4,991 people
Jamaica
35,587 ± 4,608 people
Mexico
26,408 ± 3,975 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was India, the natal country of 41,809 Connecticut residents, followed by Jamaica with 35,587 and Mexico with 26,408.

Citizenship

87.7%

2019 Citizenship

87.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 87.7% of Hartford, CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Hartford, CT was 87.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hartford, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
829 ± 171
Gulf War (2001-)
530 ± 197
Gulf War (1990s)
294 ± 115

Hartford, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Connecticut. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Connecticut, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Connecticut (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Connecticut.

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Connecticut across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Hartford, CT is $36,278. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Hartford, CT was Census Tract 5021 with a value of $82,355, followed by Census Tract 5247 and Census Tract 5245.02, with respective values of $75,110 and $57,778.

Males in Connecticut have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,235. The income inequality in Connecticut (measured using the Gini index) is 0.502, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Hartford, CT employs 52k people. The largest industries in Hartford, CT are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,418 people), Retail Trade (6,632 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (4,200 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($66,088), Public Administration ($52,261), and Finance & Insurance ($50,903).

Wages

Median Household Income

$36,278

2019 value

± $1,597

5.65%

1 Year Growth

± 6.15%

Households in Hartford, CT have a median annual income of $36,278, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $34,338 in 2018, which represents a 5.65% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Hartford, CT compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Connecticut.

$93,971

Average Male Salary in Connecticut

± $3,244

$66,235

Average Female Salary in Connecticut

± $2,026

In 2019, full-time male employees in Connecticut made 1.42 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Connecticut by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Connecticut.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Connecticut

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$89,554 ± $151,020
Asian
$81,985 ± $8,643
White
$72,982 ± $2,027

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Connecticut workers was Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. These workers were paid 1.09 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Connecticut.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Connecticut by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hartford, CT is from Connecticut.

0.502

2019 Wage GINI in Connecticut

0.503

2018 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2019, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.502 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.176% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Connecticut in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Connecticut across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5021
Census Tract 5247
Census Tract 5245.02

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hartford, CT was Census Tract 5021 with a value of $82,355, followed by Census Tract 5247 and Census Tract 5245.02, with respective values of $75,110 and $57,778.

The following map shows all of the places in Hartford, CT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

28.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hartford, CT (32.8k out of 117k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 18 - 24.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Hispanic
18,941 ± 967
Black
10,871 ± 755
White
10,432 ± 708

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hartford, CT is Hispanic, followed by Black and White.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

52k

2019 Value

± 1,648

2.62%

1 Year growth

± 4.39%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Hartford, CT grew at a rate of 2.62%, from 50.6k employees to 52k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hartford, CT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,503 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,687 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (4,374 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hartford, CT.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Hartford, CT, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,503 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,687 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (4,374 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Hartford, CT has an unusually high number of residents working as Healthcare Support Occupations (2.57 times higher than expected), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (2 times), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1.92 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Hartford, CT, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($75,306), Legal Occupations ($71,477), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($69,564).

Industries

Employment by Industries

52k

2019 Value

± 1,648

2.62%

1 Year growth

± 4.39%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Hartford, CT grew at a rate of 2.62%, from 50.6k employees to 52k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hartford, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,418 people), Retail Trade (6,632 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (4,200 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hartford, CT, though some of these residents may live in Hartford, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Hartford, CT, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,418 people), Retail Trade (6,632 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (4,200 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Hartford, CT has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.89 times higher than expected), Transportation & Warehousing (1.78 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.58 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Hartford, CT, by median earnings, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($66,088), Public Administration ($52,261), and Finance & Insurance ($50,903).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($17.5B) and Pharmaceuticals ($13.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Connecticut products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Connecticut.

$192B

2020 Value in Connecticut

$344B

Projected 2050 Value in Connecticut

79.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Connecticut trade was $192B. This is expected to increase 79.4% to $344B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Connecticut trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $33.8B, followed by Massachusetts with $20.1B and New Jersey and $8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Connecticut shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%). The most partisan county was Hartford County, CT with 63.1% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing the state of Connecticut. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Hartford, CT. Showing the available data for Connecticut.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (59.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Connecticut for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Connecticut.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Connecticut

59.3% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Connecticut

Hartford County, CT
63.1% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Fairfield County, CT
63% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
New Haven County, CT
58% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Connecticut was Hartford County, CT with 63.1% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Connecticut colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Connecticut

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

Richard Blumenthal

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Chris Murphy

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing Connecticut.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Connecticut over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Connecticut

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Connecticut have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Hartford, CT awarded 2,966 degrees. The student population of Hartford, CT is skewed towards women, with 5,643 male students and 7,766 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hartford, CT are White (1,699 and 62.5%), followed by Black or African American (361 and 13.3%), Hispanic or Latino (344 and 12.7%), and Asian (124 and 4.56%).

The largest universities in Hartford, CT by number of degrees awarded are University of Hartford (1,866 and 62.9%), Trinity College (653 and 22%), and Capital Community College (361 and 12.2%).

The most popular majors in Hartford, CT are General Business Administration & Management (291 and 9.81%), Registered Nursing (117 and 3.94%), and General Psychology (114 and 3.84%).

The median tuition costs in Hartford, CT are $48,435 for private four year colleges, and $14,406 and $37,074 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Political Science & Government
99 degree-majorss awarded
General Health Services
72 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
113 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hartford, CT was General Political Science & Government with 99 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Hartford, CT according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Hartford
1,866 degrees awarded
Trinity College
653 degrees awarded
Capital Community College
361 degrees awarded

$14,406

Median In-State Public

$48,435

Median Private

In 2020, the Hartford, CT institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Hartford with 1,866 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

1,266

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,700

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 1,266 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hartford, CT, which is 0.745 times less than the 1,700 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Hartford, CT by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,699 degrees awarded
Black or African American
361 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
344 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Hartford, CT was White students. These 1,699 degrees mean that there were 4.71 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 361 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hartford, CT was $165,300 in 2019, which is 0.687 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $162,800 to $165,300, a 1.54% increase. The homeownership rate in Hartford, CT is 24%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Hartford, CT have an average commute time of 21.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hartford, CT is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property Value

$165,300

2019 Median

± $2,975

$162,800

2018 Median

± $3,291

In 2019, the median property value in Hartford, CT grew to to $165,300 from the previous year's value of $162,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Hartford, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hartford, CT the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$36,278

Median Household Income

± $1,597

46.7k

Number of Households

± 1,463

In 2019, the median household income of the 46.7k households in Hartford, CT grew to $36,278 from the previous year's value of $34,338.

The following chart displays the households in Hartford, CT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Hartford, CT distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hartford, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

24%

2019 Homeownership

23.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 24% of the housing units in Hartford, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 23.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Hartford, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hartford, CT have a shorter commute time (21.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.7% of the workforce in Hartford, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hartford, CT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (62.1%)
Public Transit (13.7%)
Carpooled (13%)

In 2019, 62.1% of workers in Hartford, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (13.7%) and those who carpooled to work (13%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hartford, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hartford, CT have 1 car, followed by false.

Health

90.9% of the population of Hartford, CT has health coverage, with 30.3% on employee plans, 39.5% on Medicaid, 7.55% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 0.643% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Connecticut was $9,859 in 2014. This is a 3.59% increase from the previous year ($9,517).

Primary care physicians in Hartford County, CT see 1031 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.89% decrease from the previous year (1084 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 919 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 187 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Windham County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (11%). Additionally, Windham County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (31%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Hartford County, CT.

1,031 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hartford County, CT

Primary care physicians in Hartford County, CT see an average of 1,031 patients per year. This represents a 4.89% decrease from the previous year (1,084 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hartford County, CT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

$9,859

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Connecticut

$5,187

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,058

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,964

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Connecticut (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.59%, from $9,517 to $9,859.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

9.08%

Uninsured

30.3%

Employer Coverage

39.5%

Medicaid

7.55%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

0.643%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hartford, CT declined by 7.59% from 9.83% to 9.08%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hartford, CT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.