East Hartford Population 2026

East Hartford has a population of 51,252, making it the #851 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Connecticut. It is about 172× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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Location of East Hartford (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
51,252
Rank in United States
#851
Coordinates
41.78°N, 72.61°W
~16 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
494 km
307 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Connecticut

CityPopulationRank in United States
Bridgeport147,629#189
New Haven130,322#218
Stamford128,874#225
North Stamford121,230#240
Hartford121,054#241
Waterbury108,802#287
Norwalk88,485#384
Danbury84,657#423

Cities near East Hartford

FAQ

What is the population of East Hartford?
East Hartford has a population of 51,252 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #851 biggest city in United States.
What state is East Hartford in?
East Hartford is located in Connecticut, United States.
Is East Hartford the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 494 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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