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Hartford

South Dakota · 3,635 residents (2025 est.) · 3.051 sq mi
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Hartford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,893. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $257,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 33% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,478
+89%since 2000
from 1,844 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,140 / sq mi
+89%since 2000
from 604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+23%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,635 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Hartford
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,893
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,863
+121%since 2000
from $20,726 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.5%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
+12%since 2010
from 0.342 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,700
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$938
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+40%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,794)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(3,192)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(250)
Diversity Score19.1%(663)
Diversity Score
19
+1433%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 77.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.2%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.6%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2012
from 6.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2017
from 88.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% 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 Hartford, South Dakota?

Hartford, South Dakota has about 3,478 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hartford, South Dakota?

The typical household in Hartford, South Dakota earns about $99,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hartford, South Dakota expensive?

In Hartford, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $257,700, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in Hartford, South Dakota?

About 34.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hartford, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hartford, South Dakota?

About 5.5% of people in Hartford, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hartford, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hartford, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,189 residents, a change of about 170 percent over that period.

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