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Hartley

Iowa · 1,605 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 $39,886. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,700. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,605
−7%since 2000
from 1,733 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,207 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+11%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hartley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,886
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,016 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,915
+46%since 2000
from $17,068 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+28%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,611)
Black0.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(81)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.2%(245)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(1,386)
Black1.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(136)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0.3%(4)
Diversity Score24.7%(397)
Diversity Score
25
+75%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+74%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartley, Iowa?

Hartley, Iowa has about 1,605 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hartley, Iowa?

The typical household in Hartley, Iowa earns about $39,886 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 $80,700, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Hartley, Iowa?

About 17.6% 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 16.4% of people in Hartley, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hartley, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Hartley, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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