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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hartford City

West Virginia · 519 residents · 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 $24,219. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $32,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
519
+13%since 1990
from 458 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
420 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 370 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.4
+18%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3935897859811K1990201020202024Hartford City
2024557
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,219
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,528 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,661
+60%since 1990
from $7,272 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.9%
−14.0 ptssince 1990
from 30.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $292 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 81.9% in 1990
21.8% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−17%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(454)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(513)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.2%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.4%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 61.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
−14%since 1990
from 20.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartford City, West Virginia?

Hartford City, West Virginia has about 519 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hartford City, West Virginia earns about $24,219 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 $32,300, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Hartford City, West Virginia?

About 2.2% 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 16.9% 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 61 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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