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Hartford

Illinois · 1,153 residents (2025 est.) · 5.201 sq mi
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Hartford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,092. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $66,100. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 51% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,334
−14%since 2000
from 1,545 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
256 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 297 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
+15%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,153 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hartford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,092
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,828 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,003
+73%since 2000
from $16,160 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+17%since 2010
from 0.365 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,100
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$984
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.6%
+38.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+23%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,517)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(45)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(1,159)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(46)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other8.7%(116)
Diversity Score29.5%(394)
Diversity Score
30
+917%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.1%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+19.2 ptssince 2017
from 73.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartford, Illinois?

Hartford, Illinois has about 1,334 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hartford, Illinois?

The typical household in Hartford, Illinois earns about $41,092 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hartford, Illinois expensive?

In Hartford, Illinois, the median home is worth about $66,100, and the typical rent is about $984 a month.

How educated are people in Hartford, Illinois?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hartford, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hartford, Illinois?

About 20.7% of people in Hartford, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hartford, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hartford, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 342 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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