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Hartville

Missouri · 627 residents (2025 est.) · 0.652 sq mi
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Hartville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,673. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $110,600. With a median age of 57.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
610
Unchangedsince 2000
from 607 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
936 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 931 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.3
+31%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:627 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4565696827959081990201020202024Hartville
2024610
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,673
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,222 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,625
+108%since 2000
from $11,360 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.569
+28%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information29.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,600
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$388
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.9%
−20.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
56.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.8%
+41.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+133%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(588)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(520)
Black2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other11.8%(72)
Diversity Score32.4%(197)
Diversity Score
32
+769%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
−11%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
26.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2011
from 18.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 41.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.9%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
44.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
43.3%
+22.6 ptssince 2012
from 20.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
+25.4 ptssince 2017
from 58.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartville, Missouri?

Hartville, Missouri has about 610 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hartville, Missouri?

The typical household in Hartville, Missouri earns about $20,673 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hartville, Missouri expensive?

In Hartville, Missouri, the median home is worth about $110,600, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Hartville, Missouri?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hartville, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hartville, Missouri?

About 37.7% of people in Hartville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hartville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Hartville, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 116 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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