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New Haven, CT vs Hartford, CT

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- Hartford is 0% more densely populated than New Haven.
- People are 1.9% less likely to be married in Hartford.
- The Median Age is 2.3 years older in Hartford.
 New Haven, CTHartford, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock121,562329,725,481
 Female Population53.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3338.4
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 Population - 2010129,797  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock121,578285,036,114
 Population - 1990130,474  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock0.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now0.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock6,994.893.4
 Land Area18.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 New Haven, CTHartford, CTUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 207.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 New Haven, CTHartford, CTUnited States
 White28.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock34.1%12.2%
 Asian5.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock45.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 New Haven, CTHartford, CTUnited States
 Married Population27.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock24.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock72.6%50.2%
 Never Married59.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.4%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.432.60
 Households50,264  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock26,09980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock19.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households24,145  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock37.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for New Haven    5 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

In the greater New Haven area there are many options for a college  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am thinking of relocating to New Haven, Ct. but am concerned about the high crime rating. Any thoughts?  More

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Over 17 years ago

Due to New Haven, CT great location between New York and Boston, educational opportunities, cultural and recreational activities on Long Island Sound and relatively mild  More

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Reviews for Hartford    23 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I love Hartford. Any naysayer is not appreciating the very real and new energy that is revitalizing the city. In conjunction with a wonderful location, relatively mild  More

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Over 4 years ago

Surprised by the low  More

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I lived in CT for about 7 years, and this place is depressing, lonely, and boring. My only entertainment in Hartford, were the Library branches for books and movies. The  More

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