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Hartford

Alabama · 2,651 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 $38,642. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,500. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,651
+12%since 2000
from 2,369 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
425 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 380 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Hartford
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,642
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,324 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,701
+41%since 2000
from $13,290 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing9.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$712
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
34.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+36%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(1,915)
Black17.3%(458)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(121)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other4.3%(115)
Diversity Score53.5%(1,417)
Diversity Score
53
+24%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.3%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartford, Alabama?

Hartford, Alabama has about 2,651 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hartford, Alabama?

The typical household in Hartford, Alabama earns about $38,642 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 $106,500, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.

How educated are people in Hartford, Alabama?

About 7.8% 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 28.8% 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 319 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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