Diversity in Hartford
Hartford’s diversity makes the region both unique and inclusive.
Greater Hartford attracts and celebrates a variety of cultures, religions, and ideologies. We attract businesses of all sizes by offering the resources to connect them with the right partners and communities. Whether it’s an Indian technology firm or South African InsurTech enterprise, Hartford provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for innovation and growth.
Diversity in Greater Hartford
Greater Hartford boasts a rich cultural mosaic, with a significant international presence that shapes its vibrant community and thriving business landscape.
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Foreign-born Population
14.5% of the population, equating to 150,722 people.
Cultural Communities:
Third largest Polish population in the United States.
Fourth largest Serbian population in the country.
Fifth largest Jamaican population nationwide.
Source: Peoplegroups.info
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International Students in Connecticut
Over 16,700 students at colleges and universities across the state.
University of Connecticut
Over 2,000 international students, with over half coming from China, India, and South Korea.
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Jamaica: 8.20%
India: 6.00%
Dominican Republic: 5.40%
China: 5.30%
Brazil: 4.80%
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Immigrant Residents: 569,300 individuals.
Immigrant Share of Population: 15.7%.
Immigrant Entrepreneurs: 44,900, making up 24.9% of all entrepreneurs in the region.
Total Business Income of Immigrant Entrepreneurs: $1.4 billion.
Spoken Languages
22.1%
Persons with language other than English spoken at home
about the same as the rate in the United States: 22%
Education
Education Level: Foreign-Born Population
- High School & some college
- Bachelor's degree
- Graduate degree
- High School & some college
- Bachelor's degree
- Graduate degree
Education Level: US-Born Population
- High School & some college
- Bachelor's degree
- Graduate degree
- High School & some college
- Bachelor's degree
- Graduate degree
STEM Workers
- High School & some college
- Bachelor's degree
- Graduate degree
- High School & some college
- Bachelor's degree
- Graduate degree
Source: American Immigration Council