Hartford, Connecticut

Hartford: The capital of Connecticut. It is located on the Connecticut River in central Connecticut. Hartford is known for its many insurance companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Mark Twain House and Museum and the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art.

About

Hartford is a city located in the county of Hartford in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 124,775. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 121,535 inhabitants.

The city was created 175 years ago in 1848.

Hartford is the capital city of Connecticut located on the Connecticut River in the central part of the state. With a population of over 120,000, it is the core city in the metro Hartford region.

History

Hartford was founded in 1635 and named after Stone, England – the birthplace of early settler Reverend Thomas Hooker. It emerged as an important center for government, insurance, manufacturing, and transportation.

As Connecticut’s capital since 1875, Hartford houses the state’s government. It served as a stop on early colonial trade routes and railroad lines connecting New England.

Economy

Today, the city’s economy is anchored by insurance, education, healthcare, manufacturing, and aerospace. Top employers are Aetna Insurance, Hartford Healthcare, Travelers Insurance, United Technologies, and the State of Connecticut.

Several colleges and universities including the University of Hartford are located in the city. Hartford is also New England’s second largest banking center.

Attractions

Popular sites include the gold-domed State Capitol building, the Mark Twain House Museum, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Bushnell Park, and Riverfront Plaza.

Professional sports teams include the Hartford Yard Goats and Hartford Athletic. Festivals like the Greater Hartford Jazz Festival celebrate the city’s culture.

Conclusion

As Connecticut’s capital and the “Insurance Capital of the World”, Hartford provides financial strength, history, arts, education, and urban living with a small-town New England feel.

Hartford locator map
Location of Hartford on Connecticut map.

Quick Facts about Hartford

Population : 121,535 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Connecticut (United States)
County : Hartford County
Postal code : 06100–06199
Phone Area Codes : 860-959
Official name : Hartford
Water as percent of area : 3.74%
Land as percent of area : 96.26%
Altitude : 59 feet / 18 meters
Capital city : Hartford is capital of Connecticut, Connecticut Colony
Establishment : January 01, 1849 (175 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 03:53:43 (3rd December 2024)
Population growth : -2.67% (2010-2020)
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Hartford CT
Hartford CT image

Geography

Hartford is located at 41°45'49"N 72°41'6"W (41.7637100, -72.6850900).

Hartford map

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Hartford decreased by 2.67% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 124,775 - census
2011 125,434 0.53% estimation process
2012 125,266 -0.13% estimation process
2013 125,128 -0.11% estimation process
2014 124,665 -0.37% estimation process
2015 124,311 -0.28% estimation process
2016 123,654 -0.53% estimation process
2017 122,888 -0.62% estimation process
2018 122,556 -0.27% estimation process
2019 122,105 -0.37% estimation process
2020 121,535 -0.47% estimation process

Hartford zip code is 06103. County name: Hartford, County fips: 09003

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Best Things to Do in Hartford

1 Connecticut Science Center

Rating: 4.6 (2598)

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Connecticut Science Center

2 The Mark Twain House & Museum

Rating: 4.6 (2173)

385 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT 06105, United States ➦ Show Map

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The Mark Twain House & Museum

3 Elizabeth Park Rose Garden

Rating: 4.8 (1846)

1561 Asylum Ave, Hartford, CT 06105, United States ➦ Show Map

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Elizabeth Park Rose Garden

4 Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

Rating: 4.7 (1297)

600 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, United States ➦ Show Map

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Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

5 Cathedral of Saint Joseph

Rating: 4.7 (199)

140 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT 06105, United States ➦ Show Map

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Cathedral of Saint Joseph

Where ot Eat in Hartford

1 Au Bon Pain

Rating: 4 (132)

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Au Bon Pain

Other Places in Hartford

1 Hartford City Hall

Rating: 3.9 (66)

550 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103 ➦ Show Map

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Hartford City Hall

2 Hartford Town Clerk

Rating: 5 (6)

550 Main St #1, Hartford, CT 06103 ➦ Show Map

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3 U.S. Agricultural Marketing Services

101 Reserve Rd #5, Hartford, CT 06114, United States ➦ Show Map

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4 Bureau of Regulatory Services

Hartford, CT 06134, United States ➦ Show Map

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5 Agriculture Department

165 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106, United States ➦ Show Map

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6 Hartford City Human Resources

550 Main St #300, Hartford, CT 06103 ➦ Show Map

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7 Hartford Registrars of Voters

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8 Hartford City Finance Department

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9 Hartford Business Improvement District

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Hartford Business Improvement District

People born in Hartford (200)

People born in Hartford, including animator Chris Landreth, journalist Lois Fisher-Ruge, psychologist John Bissell Carroll, .

List

  • Stephenie Meyer (American author) she was born in 24/12/1973
  • Sol LeWitt (American artist (1928-2007)) he was born in 09/09/1928
  • Gene Pitney (American recording artist; singer and songwriter) he was born in 17/02/1940
  • William R. Cotter (American politician (1926-1981)) he was born in 18/07/1926
  • Samuel Colt (American inventor and industrialist) he was born in 19/07/1814
  • Barbara McClintock (American scientist and cytogeneticist) she was born in 16/06/1902
  • Paul Bremer (American diplomat) he was born in 30/09/1941
  • Suzanne Collins (American television writer and novelist) she was born in 10/08/1962
  • Roger Sperry (American neuroscientist) he was born in 20/08/1913
  • Jenna Dewan (American actress) she was born in 03/12/1980
  • Linda Evans (American actress) she was born in 18/11/1942
  • Johann Smith (American soccer forward) he was born in 25/04/1987
  • Jordan Pruitt (American singer) she was born in 19/05/1991
  • Pamela Sue Martin (actress) she was born in 05/01/1953
  • Katharine Houghton (American actress, playwright) she was born in 10/03/1945
  • Arielle Dombasle (French-American actress and singer) she was born in 27/04/1953
  • Charlotte Perkins Gilman (American feminist, writer, artist, and lecturer) she was born in 03/07/1860
  • Ed Begley (American theatre, radio, film, and television actor, Academy Award-winner (1901-1970)) he was born in 25/03/1901

Schools in Hartford

College & universities near Hartford, CT

Code Name City ZIP
463056 University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford (CT) 06103
129367 Capital Community College Hartford (CT) 06103
129428 Rensselaer at Hartford Hartford (CT) 06120
129491 Hartford Seminary Hartford (CT) 06105-2260
130590 Trinity College Hartford (CT) 06106-3100

Stations (27)

Amtrak & bus stations near Hartford, CT

Code Name Address Type
HFD Hartford Union Station One Union Place RAIL
WND Windsor station 41 Central St. RAIL
BER Berlin 51 Depot Road RAIL
WNL Windsor Locks South Main St at Stanton Road RAIL
MDN Meriden Transit Center 60 State Street RAIL

Post offices near Hartford

Post Office Name City ZIP
Ann Str Post Office Hartford (CT) 06103
Old State Hou Post Office Hartford (CT) 06103
Washington Str Post Office Hartford (CT) 06106
Barry Squar Post Office Hartford (CT) 06114
Blue Hill Post Office Hartford (CT) 06112

Other places with the same name (15)

Other cities in Hartford County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hartford County , CT. (more)

City Name Population Title
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
Berlin 20,390 Town in Connecticut

Distance to Other Cities

Hartford distances to largest Connecticut cities