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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Hartford

Kentucky · 2,556 residents · 2.837 sq mi
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Hartford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,536. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,900. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,556
−1%vs 2000
vs 2,571 in 2000
1990 – 2025
901 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 906 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.9
−5%vs 2000
vs 40.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Hartford
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,536
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,958 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,737
−47%vs 2000
vs $16,542 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.8%
+14.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$231
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $317 in 2000
US average: $450
62.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.4% in 2000
37.9% rent
2.3
+9%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(2,515)
Black1.4%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(15)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score5.4%(137)
5
−14%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.2%
−10.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hartford, Kentucky?

Hartford, Kentucky has about 2,556 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Hartford, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hartford, Kentucky earns about $15,536 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 $35,900, and the typical rent is about $231 a month.

How educated are people in Hartford, Kentucky?

About 11.4% 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 29.8% of people in Hartford, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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