Hartford is a city located in Van Buren County Michigan. Hartford has a 2024 population of 2,467. Hartford is currently declining at a rate of -0.48% annually and its population has decreased by -1.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,515 in 2020.
The average household income in Hartford is $49,940 with a poverty rate of 23.07%. The median age in Hartford is 29.5 years: 30 years for males, and 29.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hartford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,832 | 71.42% |
| Two or more races | 267 | 10.41% |
| Other race | 229 | 8.93% |
| Native American | 164 | 6.39% |
| Black or African American | 66 | 2.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 926 | 2.76 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Married | 391 | 3.66 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Non Family | 252 | 1.07 | 52 | 48 |
| Female | 229 | 2.95 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Male | 54 | 3.26 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
65.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 153 | 10.43% |
| Associates Degree | 120 | 8.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 58 | 3.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 36 | 2.45% |
| High School Graduate | 664 | 45.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 123 | 8.38% |
| Some College | 313 | 21.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,034 | 864 | 47 |
| Hispanic | 372 | 266 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 129 | 83 | 17 |
| Other Race | 112 | 58 | 30 |
| Native American | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| Black | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 26.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $11,382 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,152 | $35,250 | $20,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $25,265 | $34,071 | $18,352 |
| Some College | $26,319 | $44,375 | $23,846 |
$25,265
Average Earnings
$34,071
Average Male
$18,352
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.01% of Hartford residents speak only English, while 22.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 869 | 299 | 34.41% |
| White | 1,548 | 259 | 16.73% |
| Other | 229 | 126 | 55.02% |
| Multiple | 267 | 51 | 19.1% |
| Black | 66 | 23 | 34.85% |
| Native | 164 | 1 | 0.61% |
23.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.14%
Male Poverty Rate
23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hartford is Other, with 55.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hartford is Native, with 0.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.21% |
| Some College | 15.47% |
| High School | 12.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 57.58% |
| Male Employed | 13.98% |
| Female Employed | 6.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,111 | $54,405 |
| Households | $35,705 | $49,940 |
| Married Families | $61,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,697 | $33,567 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
123
Number of Veterans
114
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Korea | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 42 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 101 | 7.9% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 5.25% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 13.18% |
| Other Race | 5 | 3.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.49%
Born in Hartford
90.96%
Native Born
9.04%
Foreign Born
7.76%
Non Citizen
1.29%
Naturalized
90.96% of Hartford residents were born in the United States, with 79.49% having been born in Michigan. 7.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,407 | -12 | -0.5% |
| 2028 | 2,419 | -12 | -0.49% |
| 2027 | 2,431 | -12 | -0.49% |
| 2026 | 2,443 | -12 | -0.49% |
| 2025 | 2,455 | -12 | -0.49% |
| 2024 | 2,467 | -12 | -0.48% |
| 2023 | 2,479 | -9 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 2,488 | -18 | -0.72% |
| 2021 | 2,506 | -9 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 2,515 | -73 | -2.82% |
| 2019 | 2,588 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 2,593 | -6 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 2,599 | -11 | -0.42% |
| 2016 | 2,610 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 2,613 | -13 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 2,626 | -8 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 2,634 | -7 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 2,641 | -27 | -1.01% |
| 2011 | 2,668 | -12 | -0.45% |
| 2010 | 2,680 | 0 | 0% |