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Hartford

Alabama · 2,801 residents (2025 est.) · 6.236 sq mi
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Hartford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $160,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,701
+14%since 2000
from 2,369 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
433 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 380 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
−17%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,801 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Hartford
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,324 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,245
+90%since 2000
from $13,290 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
−17%since 2010
from 0.469 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,800
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$802
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+41%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(1,844)
Black19.5%(463)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.9%(1,017)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71%(1,919)
Black20.7%(559)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(143)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(80)
Diversity Score56.1%(1,515)
Diversity Score
56
+31%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.2%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.9%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2012
from 26.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.3%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
+23.4 ptssince 2017
from 65.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2016
from 90.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 7.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartford, Alabama?

Hartford, Alabama has about 2,701 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hartford, Alabama?

The typical household in Hartford, Alabama earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hartford, Alabama expensive?

In Hartford, Alabama, the median home is worth about $160,800, and the typical rent is about $802 a month.

How educated are people in Hartford, Alabama?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hartford, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hartford, Alabama?

About 18.7% of people in Hartford, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hartford, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Hartford, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 369 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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