Hartford County, county in Connecticut, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 889,226 inhabitants. The county was created 359 years ago in 1666. Its county seat is Hartford.
There are 6 city/town in Hartford County, CT. The largest city of Hartford County is West Hartford with a population of 62,868. Other cities include, Windsor population 28,647, Wethersfield population 25,884, Windsor Locks population 12,798, Weatogue population 2,776
Hartford County in central Connecticut is home to some of the state's largest and most historic cities. The capital city of Hartford anchors the county with its vibrant downtown, renowned cultural attractions like the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, and major corporations like Aetna and Travelers Insurance. Just south of Hartford is New Britain, known as the "Hardware City" for its history as a manufacturing center for hardware and tools. Other major cities in Hartford County include West Hartford, an affluent suburb with a lively town center, and Bristol, which developed around its clockmaking and brass industries. Smaller towns like Bloomfield, East Hartford, and Simsbury each have their own unique identities and local flavor. With its mix of small towns and mid-sized cities, Hartford County contains something for everyone, from history and culture to business and industry. This post will take a closer look at some of the noteworthy destinations found in the cities of Hartford County.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hartford County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Weatogue | Village in Connecticut | 2,776 |
West Hartford | Town in Connecticut, United States | 62,868 |
West Simsbury | Census designated place | 2,447 |
Wethersfield | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States | 25,884 |
Windsor | Town in Connecticut, United States | 28,647 |
Windsor Locks | Town in Connecticut, United States | 12,798 |