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Hartford

Michigan · 2,688 residents · 1.359 sq mi
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Hartford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,974. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,700. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,688
+9%since 2000
from 2,476 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,978 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,822 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.3
−5%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Hartford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,974
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,879 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,591
−11%since 2000
from $14,181 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$527
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.0%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+23%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(1,996)
Black0.8%(21)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(315)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.6%(783)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(1,692)
Black1.6%(42)
Hispanic / Latino29.5%(793)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other7.5%(201)
Diversity Score66.2%(1,779)
Diversity Score
66
+109%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+82%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.8%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
17.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartford, Michigan?

Hartford, Michigan has about 2,688 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hartford, Michigan?

The typical household in Hartford, Michigan earns about $33,974 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 $73,700, and the typical rent is about $527 a month.

How educated are people in Hartford, Michigan?

About 4.2% 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 24.4% 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 347 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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