Hartford City Population

1850–2026

5,864

2026 projection

3.6% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Hartford City. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20265,864-340.58%
20255,898-470.79%
20245,945-320.54%
20235,977-60.10%
20225,983-731.21%
20216,056-300.49%
20206,086+360.60%
20196,050-330.54%
20186,083-30.05%
20176,086-50.08%

Showing 10 of 33 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Hartford City has a population change about the same as Blackford County, and lower than Indiana and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Indiana+2.7%
  • Hartford City−3.0%
  • Blackford County−3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Hartford City Demographics

40.2median age

Median age

Female38.8 yrs
Male40.4 yrs

Adults

4,367
1,351 seniors (65+) · 31% of adults3,016 other adults

Sex

Female 54.5% · 3,159Male 45.5% · 2,635

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 58 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Hartford City Income

$41,752median household income

Median household income

$41,752

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$34,315

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

19.5%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Hartford City Marital Status

47% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married47%53%41%
Never married29%29%29%
Divorced14%11%17%
Widowed9%7%10%
Separated2%1%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201