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Hartford

South Dakota · 1,844 residents · 3.051 sq mi
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Hartford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,333. Population has grown 43% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $89,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,844
+43%since 1990
from 1,289 in 1990
1990 – 2025
604 / sq mi
+43%since 1990
from 422 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.2
+5%since 1990
from 30.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Hartford
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,333
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,027 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,726
+110%since 1990
from $9,878 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.8%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,100
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$487
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $324 in 1990
US average: $602
80.6%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
19.4% rent
1.8
+2%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,794)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score1.2%(23)
1
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.9%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.0%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.5 min
−48%since 1990
from 22.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartford, South Dakota?

Hartford, South Dakota has about 1,844 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hartford, South Dakota earns about $48,333 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 $89,100, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in Hartford, South Dakota?

About 17.9% 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 3.8% 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 555 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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