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Hartford

Kentucky · 2,571 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 $24,958. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,700. Households here earn about 26% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,571
+1%since 1990
from 2,556 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
906 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 901 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.0
+5%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,958
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,536 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,542
+89%since 1990
from $8,737 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.7%
−14.1 ptssince 1990
from 29.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$317
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $231 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
62.4%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 62.1% in 1990
37.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−9%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(2,515)
Black1.4%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(15)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score5.4%(137)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(2,472)
Black1.4%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(22)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score6.2%(159)
Diversity Score
6
+16%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.4%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 56.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
−15%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartford, Kentucky?

Hartford, Kentucky has about 2,571 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hartford, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hartford, Kentucky earns about $24,958 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 $52,700, and the typical rent is about $317 a month.

How educated are people in Hartford, Kentucky?

About 13.9% 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 15.7% 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 15 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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