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Hartford

Kentucky · 2,665 residents (2025 est.) · 2.837 sq mi
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Hartford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,445. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,649
+3%since 2000
from 2,571 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
934 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 906 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
−7%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,665 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Hartford
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,445
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,958 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,569
+85%since 2000
from $16,542 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+32.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.448 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$543
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
39.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−18%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(2,472)
Black1.4%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(22)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(159)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(2,466)
Black0.8%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(25)
Asian1.3%(34)
Other3.9%(102)
Diversity Score16.4%(436)
Diversity Score
16
+166%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.2%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+16%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.7%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2012
from 17.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
+20.4 ptssince 2017
from 64.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartford, Kentucky?

Hartford, Kentucky has about 2,649 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hartford, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hartford, Kentucky earns about $61,445 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hartford, Kentucky expensive?

In Hartford, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $106,900, and the typical rent is about $543 a month.

How educated are people in Hartford, Kentucky?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hartford, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hartford, Kentucky?

About 12.9% of people in Hartford, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hartford, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Hartford, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 93 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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