Hartford, Connecticut Income Statistics
Hartford Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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F
Hartford Well below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Hartford | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,157 | $97,098 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $46,183 | $75,632 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.3% | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 5.5% | 18.8% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 5.1% | 19.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Hartford is about 51% lower than in Connecticut. Income has been growing faster in Hartford (5.3%/yr) than in Connecticut (3.7%/yr).
About 5% of adults in Hartford earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Connecticut average of 19%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Hartford, Connecticut grew by 64.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $47,157 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.3% per year.
Hartford has been far below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2023, its income was 41% lower. The gap has narrowed from 44% in 2009 to 41% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Hartford
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Households by income, 2024
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About 9,073 households (19.2% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 39.4% of households in Hartford had an income under $35,000 and 9.4% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Hartford has a larger share of households earning $10,000 to $14,999 (9.4% vs 3.5%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (5.1% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 4,974 | 10.5% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4,451 | 9.4% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4,575 | 9.7% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4,608 | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5,988 | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8,327 | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5,180 | 11.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4,646 | 9.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,035 | 4.3% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 2,392 | 5.1% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 47,176 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 5,236 residents (5.5% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 6.6% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 16.7% of Hartford residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 36.3% had some income but less than $25,000, and 10.9% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Hartford has a larger share of residents with no personal income (16.7% vs 12.8%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (5.5% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 15,961 | 16.7% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 14,187 | 14.9% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9,392 | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11,088 | 11.6% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11,214 | 11.8% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12,690 | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10,478 | 11.0% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5,173 | 5.4% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 5,236 | 5.5% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 95,419 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 16.7% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Hartford
| Metric | Hartford | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.576 | 0.536 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $52,598 | $85,321 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $44,084 | $70,012 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 16.2% | 17.9% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Hartford, it is 0.576, higher than Connecticut's 0.536, so income is less evenly distributed here than there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 19% more than women's income in Hartford, Connecticut. Over a 35-year career, a 19% wage gap accumulates to roughly $297,990 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Hartford, Connecticut has widened from about 6% to 16% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 3% in 2013. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $6,537 since 2009.
Sharply against the trend: the pay gap in Hartford widened by 10.5 points while Connecticut's narrowed by 6.3 points.
Employment
| Metric | Hartford | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 10.6% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 9.7% | 16.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 6,088 people are unemployed in Hartford, Connecticut.
The average commute time in Hartford is 20 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Connecticut.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Hartford, Connecticut has fallen from 18.3% to 10.6% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 20.0% in 2012 and fell as low as 10.6% in 2023.
Hartford has been far above the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2022, its rate was 5.3 points higher. The gap has narrowed from 9.6 points in 2011 to 5.4 points in 2024.
Hartford, CT Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
Hartford, CT is the largest of the 5 cities compared here, 116,992 residents against a local median of 39,025. Where Hartford, CT breaks from the cities next to it is unemployment, sitting 177% above the local median of 3.8% at 10.6%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $47,157 against a local median of $113,913, 59% below it. The picture is mixed rather than uniform: income growth runs ahead of the neighbourhood while unemployment runs behind it, so Hartford, CT is trading one against the other rather than simply out-performing what surrounds it. The cities themselves sit within 2.0% of each other on unemployment, a tighter band than the gap between any of them and Hartford, CT, which makes it a genuine outlier here rather than one end of a wide local spread. Hartford, CT has the 5th lowest unemployment of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | 116,992 | $47,157 #5/5 | 5.3%/yr #2/5 | 10.6% #5/5 | 0.576 #5/5 |
| Wethersfield, CT | 24,159 | $123,428 | 5.7%/yr | 3.3% | 0.481 |
| East Hartford, CT | 47,154 | $68,362 | 4.1%/yr | 5.3% | 0.523 |
| West Hartford, CT | 59,547 | $130,423 | 4.2%/yr | 4.1% | 0.504 |
| Newington, CT | 30,896 | $104,398 | 3.4%/yr | 3.6% | 0.481 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hartford, Connecticut has an overall wealth index grade of F, making it worse than Connecticut, and worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Hartford, Connecticut.
How Rich Is Hartford, Connecticut?
Hartford has a wealth index grade of F. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; an F grade means residents are well below the U.S. average. The median household income is $47,157, about 51% lower than the Connecticut average of $97,098.
How has median household income changed in Hartford, Connecticut?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Hartford, Connecticut rose 64%, from $28,667 to $47,157. Over the same years, income here outpaced Connecticut as a whole: +64% against +41%.
What was the median household income in Hartford in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Hartford, Connecticut was $45,879, up 7% from $42,809 in 2022. The Connecticut median that year was $95,197.
What was the median household income in Hartford in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Hartford, Connecticut was $34,477. By 2024 it had risen 37% to $47,157.
How strong is the job market in Hartford, Connecticut?
Unemployment in Hartford, Connecticut is 10.6%, well above the Connecticut rate of 5.5%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Hartford, Connecticut?
The Gini coefficient in Hartford is 0.576. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Hartford, Connecticut?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Hartford, Connecticut has widened from about 6% to 16% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 3% in 2013. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $6,537 since 2009.
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