Hartford is a city located in Washington County Wisconsin. Hartford has a 2024 population of 15,958. Hartford is currently growing at a rate of 0.4% annually and its population has increased by 1.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,700 in 2020.
The average household income in Hartford is $85,902 with a poverty rate of 8.77%. The median age in Hartford is 37.8 years: 37 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hartford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,139 | 90.25% |
| Two or more races | 774 | 4.94% |
| Black or African American | 299 | 1.91% |
| Other race | 227 | 1.45% |
| Asian | 146 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 82 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,380 | 2.44 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Married | 3,007 | 3.3 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Non Family | 2,350 | 1.29 | 41 | 59 |
| Female | 858 | 2.45 | 31.4 | 68.6 |
| Male | 165 | 3.03 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
63.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 626 | 6.04% |
| Associates Degree | 1,457 | 14.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,999 | 19.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 839 | 8.09% |
| High School Graduate | 3,044 | 29.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 147 | 1.42% |
| Some College | 2,258 | 21.77% |
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 | 9,607 | 8,899 | 2,584 |
| Hispanic | 389 | 343 | 130 |
| 2+ Races | 255 | 233 | 96 |
| Asian | 146 | 146 | 103 |
| Other Race | 124 | 96 | 19 |
| Black | 114 | 114 | 0 |
| Native American | 33 | 32 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,962 | $90,795 | $56,889 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,639 | $79,559 | $59,750 |
| High School Graduate | $49,900 | $54,100 | $36,651 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,319 | $43,242 | $28,636 |
| Overall | $51,835 | $59,435 | $42,475 |
| Some College | $44,978 | $52,877 | $35,481 |
$51,835
Average Earnings
$59,435
Average Male
$42,475
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.8% of Hartford residents speak only English, while 4.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,909 | 992 | 7.13% |
| Black | 278 | 232 | 83.45% |
| Hispanic | 747 | 127 | 17% |
| Multiple | 757 | 70 | 9.25% |
| Other | 227 | 25 | 11.01% |
| Native | 82 | 1 | 1.22% |
8.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.75%
Male Poverty Rate
9.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hartford is Black, with 83.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hartford is Native, with 1.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.17% |
| Some College | 8.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.77% |
| High School | 3.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.02% |
| Female Employed | 8.46% |
| Male Employed | 2.66% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,175 | $102,356 |
| Households | $70,887 | $85,902 |
| Married Families | $115,313 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,943 | $50,075 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.0%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
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
887
Number of Veterans
839
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 351 |
| First Gulf War | 242 |
| Vietnam | 221 |
| Korea | 109 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 297 |
| 75+ | 263 |
| 65 to 74 | 122 |
| 55 to 64 | 116 |
| 18 to 34 | 89 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 832 | 7.64% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 8.09% |
| Black | 36 | 22.36% |
| Other Race | 13 | 6.67% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 1.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.3%
Labor Force Participation
68.9%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
80.28%
Born in Hartford
97.68%
Native Born
2.32%
Foreign Born
0.64%
Non Citizen
1.67%
Naturalized
97.68% of Hartford residents were born in the United States, with 80.28% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.64% 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 | 16,281 | 64 | 0.39% |
| 2028 | 16,217 | 65 | 0.4% |
| 2027 | 16,152 | 65 | 0.4% |
| 2026 | 16,087 | 64 | 0.4% |
| 2025 | 16,023 | 65 | 0.41% |
| 2024 | 15,958 | 64 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 15,894 | 61 | 0.39% |
| 2022 | 15,833 | 52 | 0.33% |
| 2021 | 15,781 | 81 | 0.52% |
| 2020 | 15,700 | 224 | 1.45% |
| 2019 | 15,476 | 159 | 1.04% |
| 2018 | 15,317 | 266 | 1.77% |
| 2017 | 15,051 | 432 | 2.96% |
| 2016 | 14,619 | 212 | 1.47% |
| 2015 | 14,407 | 58 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 14,349 | 51 | 0.36% |
| 2013 | 14,298 | 13 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 14,285 | 9 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 14,276 | 9 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 14,267 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,905 | 2,717 | 33.18% |
| 1990 | 8,188 | 1,142 | 16.21% |
| 1980 | 7,046 | 547 | 8.42% |
| 1970 | 6,499 | 872 | 15.5% |
| 1960 | 5,627 | 1,078 | 23.7% |
| 1950 | 4,549 | 639 | 16.34% |
| 1940 | 3,910 | 156 | 4.16% |
| 1930 | 3,754 | -761 | -16.85% |
| 1920 | 4,515 | 1,533 | 51.41% |
| 1910 | 2,982 | -13,299 | -81.68% |