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Hartford

Illinois · 1,185 residents · 5.201 sq mi
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Hartford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,580. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 360 residents. 9% 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 $69,100. Households here earn about 44% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
1,185
−23%since 2000
from 1,545 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
228 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 297 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+9%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hartford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,580
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,828 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,088
+49%since 2000
from $16,160 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+36%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,088)
Black1.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2%(24)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score10.6%(126)
Diversity Score
11
+265%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+16%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.3%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartford, Illinois?

Hartford, Illinois has about 1,185 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hartford, Illinois?

The typical household in Hartford, Illinois earns about $38,580 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 $69,100, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Hartford, Illinois?

About 8.6% 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 16.3% 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 491 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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