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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hartford

Alabama · 2,369 residents · 6.236 sq mi
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Hartford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,324. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,400. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,369
+2%since 1990
from 2,332 in 1990
1990 – 2025
380 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 374 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.6
+1%since 1990
from 42.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Hartford
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,324
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,389 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,290
+21%since 1990
from $10,970 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$366
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $217 in 1990
US average: $602
75.9%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
24.1% rent
2.0
+24%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78%(1,819)
Black21.6%(503)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score43.1%(1,006)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(1,844)
Black19.5%(463)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score42.9%(1,017)
43
Unchangedsince 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.5%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
−25%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartford, Alabama?

Hartford, Alabama has about 2,369 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hartford, Alabama?

The typical household in Hartford, Alabama earns about $23,324 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 $47,400, and the typical rent is about $366 a month.

How educated are people in Hartford, Alabama?

About 6.9% 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 19.8% 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 37 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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