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Hartford

Iowa · 759 residents · 1.088 sq mi
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Hartford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,539. 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 has risen by half since 1990, reaching $73,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

759
−2%since 1990
from 778 in 1990
1990 – 2025
698 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 715 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.4
+13%since 1990
from 29.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6386957528098661990201020202024Hartford
2024760
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,539
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,611 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,141
+78%since 1990
from $10,165 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.7%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$575
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $350 in 1990
US average: $602
98.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 97.6% in 1990
1.8% rent
1.8
+20%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(776)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(27)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(711)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score10.6%(80)
11
+207%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.8%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 0.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartford, Iowa?

Hartford, Iowa has about 759 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hartford, Iowa?

The typical household in Hartford, Iowa earns about $39,539 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 $73,000, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Hartford, Iowa?

About 7.4% 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 4.7% 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 19 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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