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Hartford

Iowa · 747 residents (2025 est.) · 1.088 sq mi
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Hartford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $176,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
760
Unchangedsince 2000
from 759 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
699 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 698 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
+17%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:747 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6386957528098661990201020202024Hartford
2024760
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,539 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,484
+96%since 2000
from $18,141 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
−4%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade18.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,167
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 98.2% in 2000
5.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
+56.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+37%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(711)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.6%(80)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(695)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(46)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other2.1%(16)
Diversity Score20%(152)
Diversity Score
20
+88%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% 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
0.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.7%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+18.2 ptssince 2017
from 73.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartford, Iowa?

Hartford, Iowa has about 760 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hartford, Iowa?

The typical household in Hartford, Iowa earns about $70,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hartford, Iowa expensive?

In Hartford, Iowa, the median home is worth about $176,700, and the typical rent is about $1,167 a month.

How educated are people in Hartford, Iowa?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hartford, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hartford, Iowa?

About 7.1% of people in Hartford, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hartford, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Hartford, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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