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Hartford City

Indiana · 6,086 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 $34,748. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $61,500. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,086
−12%since 2000
from 6,928 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,568 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,785 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+10%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Hartford City
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,748
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,531 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,149
+48%since 2000
from $15,596 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,500
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$599
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+5%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(6,790)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(42)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(156)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(5,587)
Black0.6%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(154)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0.9%(57)
Diversity Score10.4%(636)
Diversity Score
10
+365%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+77%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.4%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartford City, Indiana?

Hartford City, Indiana has about 6,086 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hartford City, Indiana earns about $34,748 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 $61,500, and the typical rent is about $599 a month.

How educated are people in Hartford City, Indiana?

About 12.7% 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 21.0% 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 939 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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