Hartford is a city located in Geneva County Alabama. Hartford has a 2024 population of 2,747. Hartford is currently growing at a rate of 0.77% annually and its population has increased by 3.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,663 in 2020.
The average household income in Hartford is $65,349 with a poverty rate of 16.47%. The median age in Hartford is 36.2 years: 33.5 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hartford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,977 | 73.85% |
| Black or African American | 564 | 21.07% |
| Two or more races | 75 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 57 | 2.13% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 904 | 2.85 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Married | 427 | 3.33 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Female | 242 | 3.07 | 32.6 | 67.4 |
| Non Family | 190 | 1.12 | 80 | 20 |
| Male | 45 | 4.49 | 37.8 | 62.2 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.85
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 | 161 | 9.11% |
| Associates Degree | 184 | 10.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 96 | 5.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 54 | 3.06% |
| High School Graduate | 627 | 35.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 117 | 6.62% |
| Some College | 528 | 29.88% |
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 | 1,233 | 1,063 | 127 |
| Black | 470 | 387 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 58 | 37 | 19 |
| Other Race | 28 | 19 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 67.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,757 | $0 | $41,705 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,750 | $68,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,074 | $38,929 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,511 | $33,188 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,925 | $42,862 | $36,071 |
| Some College | $40,690 | $44,013 | $38,833 |
$38,925
Average Earnings
$42,862
Average Male
$36,071
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.06% of Hartford residents speak only English, while 2.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,841 | 232 | 12.6% |
| Black | 542 | 136 | 25.09% |
| Hispanic | 125 | 49 | 39.2% |
| Multiple | 75 | 8 | 10.67% |
16.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.26%
Male Poverty Rate
21.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hartford is Hispanic, with 39.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hartford is Multiple, with 10.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.4% |
| Some College | 13.89% |
| High School | 7.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 31.58% |
| Female Employed | 11.11% |
| Male Employed | 4.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,722 | $71,923 |
| Households | $54,286 | $65,349 |
| Married Families | $73,839 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,976 | $33,072 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
168
Number of Veterans
148
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 84 |
| Vietnam | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 64 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 116 | 8.09% |
| Black | 49 | 10.43% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 13.7% |
| Other Race | 3 | 6.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.2%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
75.76%
Born in Hartford
99.22%
Native Born
0.78%
Foreign Born
0.78%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.22% of Hartford residents were born in the United States, with 75.76% having been born in Alabama. 0.78% 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 | 2,852 | 21 | 0.74% |
| 2028 | 2,831 | 21 | 0.75% |
| 2027 | 2,810 | 21 | 0.75% |
| 2026 | 2,789 | 21 | 0.76% |
| 2025 | 2,768 | 21 | 0.76% |
| 2024 | 2,747 | 21 | 0.77% |
| 2023 | 2,726 | 29 | 1.08% |
| 2022 | 2,697 | 27 | 1.01% |
| 2021 | 2,670 | 7 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 2,663 | 86 | 3.34% |
| 2019 | 2,577 | 11 | 0.43% |
| 2018 | 2,566 | -9 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 2,575 | -10 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 2,585 | -15 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 2,600 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2014 | 2,597 | -9 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 2,606 | -25 | -0.95% |
| 2012 | 2,631 | 12 | 0.46% |
| 2011 | 2,619 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 2,621 | 0 | 0% |