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Hartford

Arkansas · 499 residents · 1.801 sq mi
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Hartford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,885. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 273 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,900. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
499
−35%since 2000
from 772 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
277 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 429 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+21%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4535837148449751990201020202024Hartford
2024496
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,885
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,743
+91%since 2000
from $10,845 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
US avg: 2%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−3%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(718)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(51)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(443)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2%(10)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other14.5%(72)
Diversity Score35.8%(178)
Diversity Score
36
+442%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+18%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 47.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.1%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
44.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−64.6 ptssince 2013
from 75.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartford, Arkansas?

Hartford, Arkansas has about 499 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hartford, Arkansas?

The typical household in Hartford, Arkansas earns about $37,885 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hartford, Arkansas expensive?

In Hartford, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $62,900, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Hartford, Arkansas?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hartford, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hartford, Arkansas?

About 15.9% of people in Hartford, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hartford, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hartford, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 263 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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