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Hartford City

West Virginia · 503 residents · 1.237 sq mi
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Hartford City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,245. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $62,600. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
503
−3%since 2000
from 519 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
407 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 420 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+14%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3935897859811K1990201020202024Hartford City
2024557
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,245
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,219 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,289
+83%since 2000
from $11,661 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade30.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information28%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−7%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(468)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(11)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+84%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartford City, West Virginia?

Hartford City, West Virginia has about 503 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hartford City, West Virginia earns about $50,245 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 $62,600, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Hartford City, West Virginia?

About 5.9% 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 21.7% 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 45 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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