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Hartford

Iowa · 771 residents · 1.088 sq mi
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Hartford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $109,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
771
+2%since 2000
from 759 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
709 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 698 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6386957528098661990201020202024Hartford
2024760
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,539 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,473
+35%since 2000
from $18,141 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services15.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration13.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 98.2% in 2000
6.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+12%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(736)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(19)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.9%(69)
Diversity Score
9
−16%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+26%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.1%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartford, Iowa?

Hartford, Iowa has about 771 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hartford, Iowa?

The typical household in Hartford, Iowa earns about $53,125 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 $109,700.

How educated are people in Hartford, Iowa?

About 10.7% 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 6.2% 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 7 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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