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Population Review

West Hartford, Connecticut Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of West Hartford, Connecticut is 63,809 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 9th-largest city in Connecticut. The median household income is $125,616, the median home value is $391,200, and the median age is 40.3.

63,809

Population

2922

People / sq mi

$125,616

Median Income

$391,200

Median Home Value

West Hartford covers 21.8 sq mi of land at 2922 people per square mile.

About West Hartford, CT

West Hartford is a city in Connecticut with a population of 63,809. It ranks #9 among cities in Connecticut by population. The median age is 40.3, older than the national median. The population is 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

The median household income in West Hartford is $125,616, above the US median of $74,580. 2.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $391,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,665. The homeownership rate of 67.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in West Hartford reflects 66.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 19.8% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.0 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White72.8%
Black or African American7.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$125,616

Median Household Income

$69,770

Per Capita Income

2.9%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$391,200

Median Home Value

$1,665

Median Rent

67.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.6%

High School+

66.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.6%

Drive Alone

69.2%

Public Transit

19.8%

Work From Home

22.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

29.5%

Foreign Born

76.1%

Non-English at Home

4.1%

Veterans

9.1%

With Disability

97.8%

Health Insurance

96.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management31.0%
Information14.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.4%
Manufacturing10.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.3%
Public Administration3.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.4%
Retail Trade2.9%
Construction2.6%
Transportation & Warehousing2.5%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

West Hartford, Connecticut has a population of 63,809 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 9th-largest city in Connecticut.

The median household income in West Hartford, Connecticut is $125,616, with 2.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in West Hartford, Connecticut is $391,200, with median monthly rent at $1,665 and a homeownership rate of 67.5%.

The median age in West Hartford, Connecticut is 40.3 years. The population is 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.