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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hartford City

Indiana · 6,928 residents · 3.882 sq mi
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Hartford City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,531. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $53,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,928
−1%since 1990
from 7,025 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,785 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,810 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.0
+7%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Hartford City
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,531
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,689 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,596
+40%since 1990
from $11,148 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.4%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,400
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$402
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
24.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+38%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(6,956)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(86)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score5.4%(377)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(6,790)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(42)
Asian0.2%(14)
Diversity Score2.2%(156)
Diversity Score
2
−58%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.8%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
−3%since 1990
from 15.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartford City, Indiana?

Hartford City, Indiana has about 6,928 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hartford City, Indiana?

The typical household in Hartford City, Indiana earns about $31,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hartford City, Indiana expensive?

In Hartford City, Indiana, the median home is worth about $53,400, and the typical rent is about $402 a month.

How educated are people in Hartford City, Indiana?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hartford City, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hartford City, Indiana?

About 10.4% of people in Hartford City, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hartford City, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Hartford City, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 97 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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