West Hartford, CT

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2019 Population

63,063

0.101% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

40.7

0.973% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

6.4%

14.5% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$104,281

5.04% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$334,300

1.61% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

33,433

1.69% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, West Hartford, CT had a population of 63.1k people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $104,281. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of West Hartford, CT declined from 63,127 to 63,063, a −0.101% decrease and its median household income grew from $99,280 to $104,281, a 5.04% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Hartford, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.85%), White (Hispanic) (7.78%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.39%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.82%). 0% of the households in West Hartford, CT speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

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

The largest universities in West Hartford, CT are University of Saint Joseph (914 degrees awarded in 2020) and American Institute-West Hartford (111 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in West Hartford, CT was $334,300, and the homeownership rate was 71%. Most people in West Hartford, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 minutes. The average car ownership in West Hartford, CT was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

West Hartford, CT is home to a population of 63.1k people, from which 94% are citizens. As of 2019, 16.7% of West Hartford, CT residents were born outside of the country (10.6k people).

In 2019, there were 9.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (46k people) in West Hartford, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.95k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.91k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Hartford, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
46k ± 943
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
4.95k ± 613
White (Hispanic)
4.91k ± 648

11.2%

Hispanic Population

7.06k people

11.2% of the people in West Hartford, CT are hispanic (7.06k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

16.7%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

10.6k people

16.7%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

10.5k people

As of 2019, 16.7% of West Hartford, CT residents (10.6k 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 West Hartford, CT was 16.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2

In 2019, the median age of all people in West Hartford, CT was 40.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 38, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 51. But people in West Hartford, CT are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all West Hartford, CT residents was 41.

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

94%

2019 Citizenship

94.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 94% of West Hartford, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in West Hartford, CT was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
614 ± 116
Korea
325 ± 85
Gulf War (1990s)
324 ± 124

West Hartford, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.89 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

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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 West Hartford, CT is $104,281. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in West Hartford, CT was Census Tract 4970 with a value of $179,821, followed by Census Tract 4977 and Census Tract 4974, with respective values of $178,696 and $172,031.

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 West Hartford, CT employs 33.4k people. The largest industries in West Hartford, CT are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,221 people), Educational Services (4,906 people), and Finance & Insurance (4,054 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($105,489), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($101,858), and Utilities ($96,563).

Wages

Median Household Income

$104,281

2019 value

± $3,562

5.04%

1 Year Growth

± 4.73%

Households in West Hartford, CT have a median annual income of $104,281, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $99,280 in 2018, which represents a 5.04% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in West 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 West 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 4970
Census Tract 4977
Census Tract 4974

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Hartford, CT was Census Tract 4970 with a value of $179,821, followed by Census Tract 4977 and Census Tract 4974, with respective values of $178,696 and $172,031.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 75+

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

6.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Hartford, CT (3.94k out of 61.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 35 - 44 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

White
2,651 ± 335
Hispanic
691 ± 190
Black
591 ± 227

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

33.4k

2019 Value

± 1,100

1.69%

1 Year growth

± 4.59%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in West Hartford, CT grew at a rate of 1.69%, from 32.9k employees to 33.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Hartford, CT, are Management Occupations (4,517 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (3,635 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,147 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Hartford, CT.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of West Hartford, CT, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (4,517 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (3,635 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,147 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, West Hartford, CT has an unusually high number of residents working as Legal Occupations (4.08 times higher than expected), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (2.13 times), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations (2.1 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of West Hartford, CT, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($150,500), Management Occupations ($96,980), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($94,512).

Industries

Employment by Industries

33.4k

2019 Value

± 1,100

1.69%

1 Year growth

± 4.59%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in West Hartford, CT grew at a rate of 1.69%, from 32.9k employees to 33.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Hartford, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,221 people), Educational Services (4,906 people), and Finance & Insurance (4,054 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in West Hartford, CT, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,221 people), Educational Services (4,906 people), and Finance & Insurance (4,054 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, West Hartford, CT has an unusually high number of Finance & Insurance (2.62 times higher than expected), Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.75 times), and Educational Services (1.58 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in West Hartford, CT, by median earnings, are Finance & Insurance ($105,489), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($101,858), and Utilities ($96,563).

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 West 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 West Hartford, CT awarded 1,025 degrees. The student population of West Hartford, CT is skewed towards women, with 475 male students and 2,213 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Hartford, CT are White (642 and 63.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (143 and 14.1%), Black or African American (121 and 11.9%), and Asian (49 and 4.83%).

The largest universities in West Hartford, CT by number of degrees awarded are University of Saint Joseph (914 and 89.2%) and American Institute-West Hartford (111 and 10.8%).

The most popular majors in West Hartford, CT are Registered Nursing (123 and 12%), General Special Education & Teaching (86 and 8.39%), and Social Work (82 and 8%).

The median tuition cost in West Hartford, CT for private four year colleges is $39,636.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Special Education & Teaching
82 degree-majorss awarded
Social Work
58 degree-majorss awarded
Curriculum & Instruction
51 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in West Hartford, CT was General Special Education & Teaching with 82 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Saint Joseph
914 degrees awarded
American Institute-West Hartford
111 degrees awarded

$39,636

Median Private

In 2020, the West Hartford, CT institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Saint Joseph with 914 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

130

Degrees Awarded to Men

895

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 130 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Hartford, CT, which is 0.145 times less than the 895 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
642 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
143 degrees awarded
Black or African American
121 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in West Hartford, CT was White students. These 642 degrees mean that there were 4.49 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 143 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West Hartford, CT was $334,300 in 2019, which is 1.39 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $329,000 to $334,300, a 1.61% increase. The homeownership rate in West Hartford, CT is 71%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in West Hartford, CT have an average commute time of 21 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.

Housing

Property Value

$334,300

2019 Median

± $5,241

$329,000

2018 Median

± $5,859

In 2019, the median property value in West Hartford, CT grew to to $334,300 from the previous year's value of $329,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in West 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 West Hartford, CT the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$104,281

Median Household Income

± $3,562

24.7k

Number of Households

± 839

In 2019, the median household income of the 24.7k households in West Hartford, CT grew to $104,281 from the previous year's value of $99,280.

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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in West Hartford, CT 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.

Rent vs Own

71%

2019 Homeownership

71.6%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 71% of the housing units in West Hartford, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.6%.

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

Commute Time

21 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Hartford, CT have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.7% of the workforce in West Hartford, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (82.9%)
Carpooled (6.18%)
Worked At Home (6.03%)

In 2019, 82.9% of workers in West Hartford, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.18%) and those who worked at home (6.03%).

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

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, followed by false.

Health

97.7% of the population of West Hartford, CT has health coverage, with 62.6% on employee plans, 9.79% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 0.525% 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

2.25%

Uninsured

62.6%

Employer Coverage

9.79%

Medicaid

12.7%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

0.525%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Hartford, CT declined by 5.7% from 2.39% to 2.25%.

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