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Hartford

Kansas · 355 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 $43,250. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 145 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $60,900. Households here earn about 29% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
355
−29%since 2000
from 500 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
896 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 1,263 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+12%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3053654254845441990201020202024Hartford
2024428
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,250
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,257
+39%since 2000
from $16,014 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$492
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
23.2% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+48%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(332)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(6)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other2.7%(9)
Diversity Score12%(43)
Diversity Score
12
+381%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.7%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
42.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−67.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartford, Kansas?

Hartford, Kansas has about 355 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hartford, Kansas?

The typical household in Hartford, Kansas earns about $43,250 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 $60,900, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Hartford, Kansas?

About 17.7% 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 19.6% 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 169 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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