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Hartford

Kansas · 371 residents · 0.396 sq mi
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Hartford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,447. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 129 residents. Median home value is $44,000. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
371
−26%since 2000
from 500 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
937 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 1,263 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.6
+15%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3053654254845441990201020202024Hartford
2024428
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,447
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,873
+12%since 2000
from $16,014 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$484
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−39.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+27%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(490)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(350)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(8)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.8%(3)
Diversity Score8.7%(32)
Diversity Score
9
+247%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+92%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.4%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartford, Kansas?

Hartford, Kansas has about 371 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hartford, Kansas?

The typical household in Hartford, Kansas earns about $36,447 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hartford, Kansas expensive?

In Hartford, Kansas, the median home is worth about $44,000, and the typical rent is about $484 a month.

How educated are people in Hartford, Kansas?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hartford, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hartford, Kansas?

About 17.2% of people in Hartford, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hartford, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hartford, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 153 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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