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Hartford

Iowa · 733 residents · 1.088 sq mi
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Hartford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,250. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
733
−3%since 2000
from 759 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
674 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 698 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+13%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6386957528098661990201020202024Hartford
2024760
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,250
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,539 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,002
+43%since 2000
from $18,141 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,083
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 98.2% in 2000
9.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(677)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(24)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other6.3%(47)
Diversity Score23.5%(172)
Diversity Score
23
+122%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+47%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartford, Iowa?

Hartford, Iowa has about 733 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hartford, Iowa?

The typical household in Hartford, Iowa earns about $62,250 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 $97,500, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

How educated are people in Hartford, Iowa?

About 12.2% 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 5.2% 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 45 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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