Hartford County, Connecticut

Hartford County: County in Connecticut, United States

About

Hartford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Connecticut. As of the 2010 census, the population was 894,014 and a population density of 460 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 889,226 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hartford. The county was created 358 years ago in 1665.

Hartford County is located in central Connecticut and contains the state capital city of Hartford. It is part of the Greater Hartford metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, Hartford County has a population of around 890,000 people.

The county covers about 751 square miles of land along the Connecticut River. It was founded in 1785 and named after Hartford, its largest city.

Key Facts and History

  • Hartford has been the capital of Connecticut since 1875. It is known as the "Insurance Capital of the World" due to the many insurance companies headquartered here.
  • The county has a long history dating back to colonization in the 1600s. The first English settlers arrived in the 1630s.
  • During the 19th and 20th centuries, Hartford County became an important industrial and manufacturing hub. Pratt & Whitney, Colt, and other companies operated factories here.
  • The county is home to several prestigious colleges and universities including Trinity College, the University of Hartford, and the University of Connecticut's main campus.

Major Industries and Attractions

  • Today the largest industries are insurance, finance, education, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. Many major corporations are still headquartered in Hartford.
  • Tourism is also significant. Popular attractions include the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Mark Twain House, Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, Bushnell Park, and state capitol building.
  • There are cultural venues such as The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts and the XL Center sports arena.
  • Outdoor recreation abounds at reservoirs, parks, trails, and along the Connecticut River. The county contains part of the Metacomet Ridge mountain range.

Transportation

  • Bradley International Airport provides air service to the county and surrounding region.
  • Interstates 91 and 84 are major highways, along with State Routes 2, 5, 9 and 15. Amtrak and regional bus service also serve the county.
Hartford County locator map
Location of Hartford County on Connecticut map.

Quick Facts about Hartford County

Population : 889,226 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Connecticut (United States)
Different from : Haskell County, Harford County
Area : 1944 km2
Water as percent of area : 2.1%
Land as percent of area : 97.9%
Named for : Hertfordshire
Altitude : 187 feet / 57 meters
Capital : Hartford
Establishment : January 01, 1666
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 09:10:40 (28th March 2024)
Density : 457 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -0.54% (2010-2020)
Hartford County in Connecticut locator map image
Hartford County in Connecticut
Hartford County in Connecticut locator map image

Geography

Hartford County is located at 41°48'23"N 72°43'58"W (41.8064200, -72.7328400). It has 6 neighbors: Litchfield County, Middlesex County, New Haven County, New London County, Tolland County and Hampden County.

Hartford County map

The largest city of Hartford County is Hartford with a population of 121,535. Other cities include, New Britain population 72,198, Bristol population 59,734, East Windsor population 11,654 and Thompsonville population 8,577. See all Hartford County cities & populated places.

Hartford County Populated Places (more)

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hartford County.

City Name Population Title
Hartford 121,535 The capital of Connecticut.
New Britain 72,198 The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
West Hartford 62,868 Town in Connecticut, United States
Bristol 59,734 The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
Manchester 57,362 Town in Connecticut
East Hartford 49,630 Town of the United States
Southington 43,829 Town in Connecticut, United States
Enfield 43,559 Town in Connecticut, United States.
Glastonbury 34,426 Town in Connecticut, USA
Newington 29,868 Town in Connecticut, United States
Windsor 28,647 Town in Connecticut, United States
South Windsor 26,102 Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
Wethersfield 25,884 Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
Farmington 25,496 Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
Simsbury 25,437 Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
Bloomfield 21,182 Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, USA

Hartford County has 6 neighbours.

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Hartford County decreased by 0.54% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 894,014 - census
2011 896,864 0.32% estimation process
2012 897,706 0.09% estimation process
2013 897,678 -0% estimation process
2014 897,407 -0.03% estimation process
2015 896,290 -0.12% estimation process
2016 894,141 -0.24% estimation process
2017 893,076 -0.12% estimation process
2018 892,580 -0.06% estimation process
2019 891,720 -0.1% estimation process
2020 889,226 -0.28% estimation process

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People born in Hartford County (8)

People born in Hartford County, including politician Amos P. Granger, steeplechaser and long distance runner Joe McCluskey, politician Thomas Dyer, .

List

Connecticut Other Counties (more counties)

County Name Population Title
Fairfield County 942,426 County in Connecticut, United States
New Haven County 851,948 County in Connecticut, United States
New London County 264,999 County in Connecticut, United States
Litchfield County 179,610 County in Connecticut, United States
Middlesex County 161,657 County in Connecticut, United States
Tolland County 150,600 County in Connecticut, United States
Bridgeport 143,525 The second most populous city in Connecticut.
Stamford 131,397 The second most populous city in Connecticut.
New Haven 130,801 The second most populous city in Connecticut.
North Stamford 128,278 A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.
Hartford 121,535 The capital of Connecticut.
Windham County 116,540 County in Connecticut, United States
Waterbury 106,826 The second most populous city in Connecticut.
Norwalk 88,655 The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
East Norwalk 84,530 A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Danbury 84,317 The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.