Hartford Demographics and Statistics
Hartford, CT is a very ecclectic city. The city, with a population of 121,578, has a mixture of people from different communities and religion. The percentage of people below the poverty line is second next to Brownsville. The second largest concentration of Puerto Rican presence can be seen in this city. This is due to the increase in the quantum of migration after the Second World War.
The percentage of males with that of the females is almost equal, which in turn shows an equal balance in both the sexes. In terms of race, Black or African American people are said to be amongst the majority of the population. The per capita income of the city stands at $13,428.
Hartford (city), Connecticut
| People QuickFacts | Hartford | Connecticut | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population, 2006 estimate | 124,512 | 3,504,809 | |
| Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 | 0.3% | 2.9% | |
| Population, 2000 | 121,578 | 3,405,565 | |
| Persons under 5 years old, percent, 2000 | 8.3% | 6.6% | |
| Persons under 18 years old, percent, 2000 | 30.1% | 24.7% | |
| Persons 65 years old and over, percent, 2000 | 9.5% | 13.8% | |
| Female persons, percent, 2000 | 52.2% | 51.6% | |
| White persons, percent, 2000 (a) | 27.7% | 81.6% | |
| Black persons, percent, 2000 (a) | 38.1% | 9.1% | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native persons, percent, 2000 (a) | 0.5% | 0.3% | |
| Asian persons, percent, 2000 (a) | 1.6% | 2.4% | |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, percent, 2000 (a) | 0.1% | Z | |
| Persons reporting two or more races, percent, 2000 | 5.4% | 2.2% | |
| Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin, percent, 2000 (b) | 40.5% | 9.4% | |
| Living in same house in 1995 and 2000, pct 5 yrs old & over | 45.5% | 58.2% | |
| Foreign born persons, percent, 2000 | 18.6% | 10.9% | |
| Language other than English spoken at home, pct age 5+, 2000 | 46.5% | 18.3% | |
| High school graduates, percent of persons age 25+, 2000 | 60.8% | 84.0% | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, pct of persons age 25+, 2000 | 12.4% | 31.4% | |
| Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers age 16+, 2000 | 24.2 | 24.4 | |
| Housing units, 2000 | 50,644 | 1,385,975 | |
| Homeownership rate, 2000 | 24.6% | 66.8% | |
| Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2000 | $93,900 | $166,900 | |
| Households, 2000 | 44,986 | 1,301,670 | |
| Persons per household, 2000 | 2.58 | 2.53 | |
| Median household income, 1999 | $24,820 | $53,935 | |
| Per capita money income, 1999 | $13,428 | $28,766 | |
| Persons below poverty, percent, 1999 | 30.6% | 7.9% | |
| Business QuickFacts | Hartford | Connecticut | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade sales, 2002 ($1000) | 1,616,799 | 86,932,049 | |
| Retail sales, 2002 ($1000) | 862,576 | 41,952,682 | |
| Retail sales per capita, 2002 | $6,933 | $12,131 | |
| Accommodation and foodservices sales, 2002 ($1000) | 208,569 | 6,681,803 | |
| Total number of firms, 2002 | 6,674 | 301,571 | |
| Black-owned firms, percent, 2002 | 26.9% | 3.4% | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native owned firms, percent, 2002 | F | 0.4% | |
| Asian-owned firms, percent, 2002 | 2.4% | 2.4% | |
| Hispanic-owned firms, percent, 2002 | 15.0% | 3.1% | |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander owned firms, percent, 2002 | F | 0.1% | |
| Women-owned firms, percent, 2002 | 35.6% | 27.2% | |
| Geography QuickFacts | Hartford | Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Land area, 2000 (square miles) | 17 | 4,844 |
| Persons per square mile, 2000 | 7,023.6 | 702.9 |
| FIPS Code | 37000 | 09 |
| Counties | Hartford County |