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Hartford

South Dakota · 3,354 residents · 3.051 sq mi
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Hartford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,874. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 82% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,800. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% 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
3,354
+82%since 2000
from 1,844 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,099 / sq mi
+82%since 2000
from 604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.4
+4%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Hartford
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,874
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,563
+67%since 2000
from $20,726 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration18.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$838
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+11%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(3,155)
Black0.6%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(47)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other8.8%(294)
Diversity Score23.6%(790)
Diversity Score
24
+1794%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+83%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 77.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.7%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartford, South Dakota?

Hartford, South Dakota has about 3,354 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hartford, South Dakota earns about $80,874 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 $164,800, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Hartford, South Dakota?

About 31.0% 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 3.4% 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 2,065 residents, a change of about 160 percent over that period.

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