West Hartford, CT

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2021 Population
64,034
1.6% 1-year growth
US Senator
Richard Blumenthal
Democratic Party
US Senator
Chris Murphy
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
39.9
2.44% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
6.29%
1.32% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$111,997
6.43% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$336,500
1.94% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
33,562
0.0835% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, West Hartford, CT had a population of 64k people with a median age of 39.9 and a median household income of $111,997. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of West Hartford, CT grew from 63,023 to 64,034, a 1.6% increase and its median household income grew from $105,230 to $111,997, a 6.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Hartford, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.63%), White (Hispanic) (7.25%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.67%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.23%).

None of the households in West Hartford, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94% of the residents in West Hartford, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Hartford, CT are University of Saint Joseph (839 degrees awarded in 2021) and American Institute-West Hartford (132 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in West Hartford, CT was $336,500, and the homeownership rate was 69.6%.

Most people in West Hartford, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in West Hartford, CT was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

West Hartford, CT is home to a population of 64k people, from which 94% are citizens. As of 2021, 17% of West Hartford, CT residents were born outside of the country (10.9k people).

In 2021, there were 9.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (44.5k people) in West Hartford, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.89k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.64k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

94%
2021 Citizenship
93.7%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94% of West Hartford, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in West Hartford, CT was 93.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Hartford, CT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    44.5k ± 1.16k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    4.89k ± 842
  3. White (Hispanic)
    4.64k ± 692
13.1%
Hispanic Population
8.42k people

In 2021, there were 9.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (44.5k people) in West Hartford, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.89k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.64k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

13.1% of the people in West Hartford, CT are hispanic (8.42k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Jamaica
    42,506 ± 5,032 people
  2. India
    41,570 ± 4,977 people
  3. Dominican Republic
    26,547 ± 3,985 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was Jamaica, the natal country of 42,506 Connecticut residents, followed by India with 41,570 and Dominican Republic with 26,547.

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Foreign-Born Population

17%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
10.9k people
17.3%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
10.9k people

As of 2021, 17% of West Hartford, CT residents (10.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Hartford, CT was 17.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    749 ± 231
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    330 ± 127
  3. Korea
    287 ± 170

West Hartford, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.27 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of West Hartford, CT employs 33.6k people. The largest industries in West Hartford, CT are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,176 people), Educational Services (4,607 people), and Finance & Insurance (4,279 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($135,602), Finance & Insurance ($110,739), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($107,925).

Males in Connecticut have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,882. The income inequality in Connecticut (measured using the Gini index) is 0.502, which is higher than than the national average.

Occupations

33.6k
2021 Value
± 1,268
0.0835%
1 Year growth
± 5.38%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in West Hartford, CT grew at a rate of 0.0835%, from 33.5k employees to 33.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Hartford, CT, are Management Occupations (4,216 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (3,299 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (3,130 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Hartford, CT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

33.6k
2021 Value
± 1,268
0.0835%
1 Year growth
± 5.38%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in West Hartford, CT grew at a rate of 0.0835%, from 33.5k employees to 33.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Hartford, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,176 people), Educational Services (4,607 people), and Finance & Insurance (4,279 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Hartford, CT, though some of these residents may live in West Hartford, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$79,282
Median earning men ± $2,910
$57,311
Median earning women ± $2,682

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($135,568), Wholesale Trade ($109,821), and Public Administration ($88,135).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,990), Manufacturing ($82,303), and Public Administration ($80,719).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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
  1. $23.3B
  2. $15.3B
  3. $13.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($15.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($13.6B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$182B
2020 Value in Connecticut
$344B
Projected 2050 Value in Connecticut
89.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Connecticut trade was $182B. This is expected to increase 89.3% to $344B by 2050.

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

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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
  1. $33.3B
  2. $19.3B
  3. $7.59B

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $33.3B, followed by Massachusetts with $19.3B and New Jersey and $7.59B.

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

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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%).

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.

US Senators from Connecticut

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Richard Blumenthal
Senator from Connecticut3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Chris Murphy
Senator from Connecticut1
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.

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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.

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In 2021, universities in West Hartford, CT awarded 971 degrees. The student population of West Hartford, CT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 459 male students and 2,079 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Hartford, CT are White (590 and 61.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (144 and 15%), Black or African American (123 and 12.8%), and Asian (54 and 5.62%).

The largest universities in West Hartford, CT by number of degrees awarded are University of Saint Joseph (839 and 86.4%) and American Institute-West Hartford (132 and 13.6%).

The most popular majors in West Hartford, CT are Registered Nursing (135 and 13.9%), Social Work (89 and 9.17%), and Pharmacy (77 and 7.93%).

The median tuition cost in West Hartford, CT for private four year colleges is $40,826.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in West Hartford, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,538 (18.1% men and 81.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,538 students enrolled in West Hartford, CT, 18.1% men and 81.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,409 records, of which 82.4% were women and 17.6% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 66 degrees awarded
  2. 50 degrees awarded
  3. 50 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in West Hartford, CT was Social Work with 66 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 839 degrees awarded
  2. 132 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Saint Joseph with 839 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

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In 2021, 126 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Hartford, CT, which is 0.149 times less than the 845 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 590 degrees mean that there were 4.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 144 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($40,826) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,258) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.936% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.826% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (773k), Bachelors Degree (616k), and Some college (551k).

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The median property value in West Hartford, CT was $336,500 in 2021, which is 1.37 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $330,100 to $336,500, a 1.94% increase. The homeownership rate in West Hartford, CT is 69.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in West Hartford, CT have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Hartford, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in West Hartford, CT is $111,997. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in West Hartford, CT was Census Tract 4970 with a value of $190,909, followed by Census Tract 4974 and Census Tract 4977, with respective values of $185,962 and $175,119.

Property

$336,500
Median Property Value 2021
±$6,390
$17,969
Median Property Taxes
±$750

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Hartford, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in West Hartford, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

69.6%
Homeownership
2021
57.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 69.6% of the housing units in West Hartford, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.4%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 4970
  2. Census Tract 4974
  3. Census Tract 4977

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Hartford, CT was Census Tract 4970 with a value of $190,909, followed by Census Tract 4974 and Census Tract 4977, with respective values of $185,962 and $175,119.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$111,997
Median Household Income
± $6,848
25.8k
Number of Households
± 1,092

In 2021, the median household income of the 25.8k households in West Hartford, CT grew to $111,997 from the previous year's value of $105,230.

The following chart displays the households in West 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 $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Hartford, CT is from Connecticut.
0.502
2021 Wage GINI in Connecticut
0.501
2020 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2021, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.502 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.223% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (75.1%)
  2. Worked At Home (13.9%)
  3. Carpooled (6.32%)

In 2021, 75.1% of workers in West Hartford, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.9%) and those who carpooled to work (6.32%).

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Commute Time

21.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Hartford, CT have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.99% of the workforce in West Hartford, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West Hartford, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Hartford, CT have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

6.29% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Hartford, CT (3.96k out of 63k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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.

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97.8% of the population of West Hartford, CT has health coverage, with 63.4% on employee plans, 10.5% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 0.403% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hartford County, CT see 1039 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.776% increase from the previous year (1031 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 929 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 177 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,039 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hartford County, CT

Primary care physicians in Hartford County, CT see an average of 1,039 patients per year. This represents a 0.776% increase from the previous year (1,031 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.16%
Uninsured
63.4%
Employer Coverage
10.5%
Medicaid
13.2%
Medicare
10.3%
Non-Group
0.403%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Hartford, CT grew by 28.6% from 1.68% to 2.16%.

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