Hartford County, CT Population by Year

In 2021, the population of Hartford County was 896,854, a 0.12% decrease year-by-year from 2020. Previously, in 2020, Hartford County's population was 897,932, an increase of 0.74% compared to a population of 891,349 in 2019.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Hartford County, CT population between 2000 and 2021

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2021, population of Hartford County increased by 38,512. In this period, the peak population was 897,932 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 858,342 - -
2001 861,920 3,578 0.42%
2002 866,140 4,220 0.49%
2003 871,276 5,136 0.59%
2004 871,629 353 0.04%
2005 874,411 2,782 0.32%
2006 876,609 2,198 0.25%
2007 878,968 2,359 0.27%
2008 881,264 2,296 0.26%
2009 883,948 2,684 0.3%
2010 895,214 11,266 1.27%
2011 896,900 1,686 0.19%
2012 897,795 895 0.1%
2013 897,837 42 -
2014 897,618 -219 -0.02%
2015 896,563 -1,055 -0.12%
2016 894,282 -2,281 -0.25%
2017 893,141 -1,141 -0.13%
2018 892,767 -374 -0.04%
2019 891,349 -1,418 -0.16%
2020 897,932 6,583 0.74%
2021 896,854 -1,078 -0.12%
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Hartford County, CT population from 2000 to 2021

From 2000 to 2010, Hartford County's population increased by 36,872 (4.30%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Hartford County's population increased by 2,718 (0.30%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Hartford County's population from 2000 to 2021, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Hartford County's population from 2000 to 2021. The estimated population at the end of 2021 was 896,854. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2021, Hartford County's population peaked in year 2020 at 897,932.

Between the year 2000 and 2021, Hartford County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 858,342.

Hartford County, CT annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2021, i.e. 21 annual cycles, the population of Hartford County grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 7 years.

From 2000 to 2021, Hartford County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.21% per year. Overall the population grew 4.49% between 2000 and 2021.

The graph shows Hartford County's annual population change from 2000 to 2021, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Hartford County's annual population change from 2000 to 2021. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2021 was 0.21% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 5,505. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Hartford County's population grew the most with an increase of 11,266 (1.27%).

While from 2015 and 2016, Hartford County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 2,281 (-0.25%).

Things to know

Is Hartford County, CT population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Hartford County's population increased by 5,505 between 2019 and 2021. The increase was 6,583 (0.74%) between 2019 and 2020; and decrease of 1,078 (0.12%) between 2020 and 2021.

How has the population of Hartford County, CT changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2011 and 2021, population of Hartford County decreased by 941 (0.10%). The population was highest at 897,932 in the year 2020 and lowest at 891,349 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.00%.

References

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Hartford County, CT Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Hartford County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Hartford County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2021, the population of Hartford County was 896,854, a 0.12% decrease year-by-year from 2020. Previously, in 2020, Hartford County population was 897,932, an increase of 0.74% compared to a population of 891,349 in 2019. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2021, population of Hartford County increased by 38,512. In this period, the peak population was 897,932 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Hartford County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2021

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2021)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Hartford County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Hartford County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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