Hartford Real Estate
One of America’s first cities, Hartford was founded by Dutch traders in the early 1600’s and officially established by the Reverend Thomas Hooker in 1636. As the capital of Connecticut, it is strategically located in the center of the state near the Connecticut River. Hartford is often referred to as the “Insurance Capital of the World” since several insurance companies are headquartered here, and because the industry dominates the region.
The 2000 census indicated that the population was 121,578, but a 2002 Census estimate placed the city's population at 124,558. The racial makeup of the city was 17.72% White, 38.05% Black or African American, 0.54% Native American, 1.62% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 26.51% from other races, and 5.44% from two or more races. 40.52% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The median income for a household in the city was $24,820, and the median income for a family was $27,051. The per capita income for the city was $13,428.