West Hartford, Connecticut
West Hartford: town in Connecticut, United States
About
West Hartford is a town located in the county of Hartford in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 63,268 and a population density of 1,091 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 62,868 inhabitants.
The town was created 172 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about West Hartford
| Population | 62,868 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Connecticut (United States) |
| County | Hartford County |
| Postal code | 06107, 06117, 06110, 06119 |
| Phone Area Codes | 860 |
| Area | 58 km2 |
| Official name | West Hartford |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.7620,-72.7420 |
| Altitude | 164 feet / 50 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1854 (172 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 02:08:50 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,084 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.64% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Hartford is located at 41°45'43"N 72°44'31"W (41.7620400, -72.7420400).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of West Hartford decreased by 0.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63,268 | - | census |
| 2011 | 63,454 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 63,545 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 63,483 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 63,329 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 63,255 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 63,175 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 63,007 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 63,039 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 62,965 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 62,868 | -0.15% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in West Hartford
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Services and Civic Places in West Hartford
1Town of West Hartford
50 S Main St, West Hartford, CT 06107 View details
Phone: +18605617500 | Website available
2West Hartford Human Resources
50 S Main St #221, West Hartford, CT 06107 View details
Phone: +18605617480 | Website available
People born in West Hartford (44)
People born in West Hartford, including actor David Naughton, mathematician and meteorologist Edward Norton Lorenz, lexicographer, textbook pioneer, English-language spelling reformer, writer, editor and author Noah Webster, .
More notable people
- John Franklin Enders (American medical researcher) he was born in 10/02/1897
- Theodore Sedgwick (Delegate, Representative, and United States Senator from Massachusetts (1746-1813)) he was born in 09/05/1746
- Titus Hosmer (American politician (1736-1780)) he was born in 01/01/1736
- Jimmy Shea (US skeleton racer) he was born in 10/06/1968
- Joseph Mascolo (American actor) he was born in 13/03/1929
- Teresa Stich-Randall (singer) she was born in 24/12/1927
- Peter Paige (American actor and director) he was born in 20/06/1969
- John Woodruff (American politician (1826-1868)) he was born in 12/02/1826
- William Thompson Sedgwick (American microbiologist) he was born in 29/12/1855
- Chris Carrabba (American musician) he was born in 10/04/1975
- Kevin Sullivan (American public official (1949-)) he was born in 20/08/1949
- Albert Bush-Brown (American art historian) he was born in 01/01/1926
- Chip Arndt (Americanactivist) he was born in 02/10/1966
- Steven A. Kandarian (American businessperson) he was born in 01/01/2000
- Peter Dante (American actor) he was born in 16/12/1968
- J. Michael Farren (American lawyer and political figure) he was born in 01/01/1953
- John A. Danaher III (American politician) he was born in 22/08/1950
- John Lyons (American football head coach) he was born in 10/03/1952
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to West Hartford, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130314 | University of Saint Joseph | West Hartford (CT) | 06117 |
| 129491 | Hartford Seminary | Hartford (CT) | 06105-2260 |
| 129482 | American Institute-West Hartford | West Hartford (CT) | 06110-1922 |
| 129525 | University of Hartford | West Hartford (CT) | 06117-1599 |
| 130590 | Trinity College | Hartford (CT) | 06106-3100 |
Nearby Transit Stations (26)
Rail and bus stations connected to West Hartford, CT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to West Hartford.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Hill Post Office | Hartford (CT) | 06112 |
| Ann Str Post Office | Hartford (CT) | 06103 |
| Barry Squar Post Office | Hartford (CT) | 06114 |
| Washington Str Post Office | Hartford (CT) | 06106 |
| Old State Hou Post Office | Hartford (CT) | 06103 |
Other cities in Hartford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hartford County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 121,535 | The capital of Connecticut. |
| New Britain | 72,198 | The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut. |
| 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
West Hartford distances to largest Connecticut cities