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Hartley

Iowa · 1,733 residents · 1.33 sq mi
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Hartley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,016. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% 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 $49,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,733
+6%since 1990
from 1,629 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,303 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,225 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.1
−2%since 1990
from 41.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hartley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,016
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,567 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,068
+46%since 1990
from $11,660 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.5%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$384
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $233 in 1990
US average: $602
78.0%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.4% in 1990
22.0% rent
1.6
+20%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,608)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.3%(5)
Diversity Score3.5%(57)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,611)
Black0.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(81)
Asian0.4%(7)
Diversity Score14.2%(245)
14
+306%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.6%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
−40%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartley, Iowa?

Hartley, Iowa has about 1,733 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hartley, Iowa?

The typical household in Hartley, Iowa earns about $31,016 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hartley, Iowa expensive?

In Hartley, Iowa, the median home is worth about $49,000, and the typical rent is about $384 a month.

How educated are people in Hartley, Iowa?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hartley, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hartley, Iowa?

About 9.5% of people in Hartley, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hartley, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Hartley, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 104 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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