East Hartford, CT Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | East Hartford | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,778 | 3,353,625 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2389.2 | 604.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.95% | -0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.4 | 42.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 19,041 | 1,298,936 | 128,459,983 |
Population in East Hartford declined by 2.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 47,416 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
East Hartford has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | East Hartford | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,848 | $95,363 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.51% | 4.09% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in East Hartford is about 32% lower than in Connecticut.
Housing
| Metric | East Hartford | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $325,000 | $290,235 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,188 | $1,419 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 58.3% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in East Hartford is about 22.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,188 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in East Hartford spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 171 hours, about 7.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | East Hartford | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.5 | 22.1 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.1 | 44.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 171 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,305 | $5,715 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,138 | 10,657 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,036 | 1,748 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in East Hartford is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Connecticut.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
East Hartford has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | East Hartford | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.9% | 38.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
East Hartford has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | East Hartford | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.8 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.2% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.5% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about East Hartford, Connecticut.
What is the population of East Hartford, Connecticut?
The population of East Hartford, Connecticut is 44,778, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of East Hartford, Connecticut?
The population density of East Hartford, Connecticut is 2389.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in East Hartford, Connecticut?
The median household income in East Hartford, Connecticut is $64,848, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in East Hartford, Connecticut?
The median home price in East Hartford, Connecticut is $325,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in East Hartford, Connecticut?
The unemployment rate in East Hartford, Connecticut is 5.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.