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Hartington

Nebraska · 1,517 residents · 0.986 sq mi
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Hartington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,682. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,517
−8%since 2000
from 1,640 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,539 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,663 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hartington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,682
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,365 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,082
+105%since 2000
from $16,133 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
20.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+1%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,624)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,442)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3%(45)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.7%(11)
Diversity Score10.1%(154)
Diversity Score
10
+1552%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartington, Nebraska?

Hartington, Nebraska has about 1,517 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hartington, Nebraska?

The typical household in Hartington, Nebraska earns about $60,682 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hartington, Nebraska expensive?

In Hartington, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $110,900, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Hartington, Nebraska?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hartington, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hartington, Nebraska?

About 9.2% of people in Hartington, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hartington, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Hartington, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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