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Hartford City

West Virginia · 488 residents (2025 est.) · 1.237 sq mi
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Hartford City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,635. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,000. With a median age of 56.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
557
+7%since 2000
from 519 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
450 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 420 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.0
+46%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:488 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3935897859811K1990201020202024Hartford City
2024557
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,635
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,219 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,535
+102%since 2000
from $11,661 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
−7%since 2010
from 0.352 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade17.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,000
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
12.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+19%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(513)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(549)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(8)
Diversity Score3.5%(20)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+81%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−0.7 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
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% 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
9.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.3%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2017
from 68.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% 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 City, West Virginia?

Hartford City, West Virginia has about 557 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hartford City, West Virginia?

The typical household in Hartford City, West Virginia earns about $51,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hartford City, West Virginia expensive?

In Hartford City, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $82,000.

How educated are people in Hartford City, West Virginia?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hartford City, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hartford City, West Virginia?

About 15.3% of people in Hartford City, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hartford City, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hartford City, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 99 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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