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Hartford

Michigan · 2,476 residents · 1.359 sq mi
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Hartford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,879. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $58,000. Households here earn about 26% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,476
+6%since 1990
from 2,341 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,822 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,723 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.0
+9%since 1990
from 30.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Hartford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,879
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,458 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,181
+60%since 1990
from $8,878 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.1%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 22.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$415
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $324 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 65.3% in 1990
32.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+19%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92%(2,153)
Black0.9%(22)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(136)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score29.6%(693)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(1,996)
Black0.8%(21)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(315)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score31.6%(783)
Diversity Score
32
+7%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.9%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 56.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
−36%since 1990
from 21.2 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, Michigan?

Hartford, Michigan has about 2,476 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hartford, Michigan?

The typical household in Hartford, Michigan earns about $32,879 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hartford, Michigan expensive?

In Hartford, Michigan, the median home is worth about $58,000, and the typical rent is about $415 a month.

How educated are people in Hartford, Michigan?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hartford, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hartford, Michigan?

About 16.1% of people in Hartford, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hartford, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Hartford, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 135 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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