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Hartford City

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.882
State:
Indiana

Hartford City is a city located in Blackford County, Indiana. Hartford City has a 2026 population of 5,849. It is also the county seat of Blackford County. Hartford City is currently declining at a rate of -0.66% annually and its population has decreased by -3.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,083 in 2020.

The median household income in Hartford City is $41,752 with a poverty rate of 19.52%. The median age in Hartford City is 40.2 years: 40.4 years for males, and 38.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 83.4 males.

5.8K
Total Population
1,507
Density (mi²)
-39 -0.66%
Growth

Hartford City Population

Hartford City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,849-39-0.66%
20255,888-39-0.66%
20245,927-31-0.52%
20235,958-19-0.32%
20225,977-73-1.21%
20216,050-33-0.54%
20206,083-3-0.05%
20195,674-74-1.29%
20185,748-44-0.76%
20175,792-45-0.77%
20165,837-65-1.1%
20155,902-51-0.86%
20145,953-57-0.95%
20136,010-37-0.61%
20126,047-61-1%
20116,108-58-0.94%
20106,166-54-0.87%
20006,928-32-0.46%
19906,960-662-8.69%
19807,622-585-7.13%
19708,2071541.91%
19608,05380011.03%
19507,2533074.42%
19406,9463335.04%
19306,6134306.95%
19206,183-4-0.06%
19106,1872754.65%
19005,91200%

Median Age

Overall: 40.2 years
Female: 38.8 years
Male: 40.4 years

Hartford City Adults

There are 4,367 adults, (1,351 of whom are seniors) in Hartford City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,159 (54.5%)
Male: 2,635 (45.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Hartford City includes 94.01% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,44794.01%
Two or more races2524.35%
Black or African American430.74%
Other race330.57%
Native American190.33%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1302.24%
White681.17%
Other race160.28%
Native American150.26%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,37992.84%
Two or more races1222.11%
Black or African American430.74%
Other race170.29%
Native American40.07%

Hartford City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Hartford City 's average per capita income is $34,315. Household income levels show a median of $41,752. The poverty rate stands at 19.52%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$66,806-
Families$52,486$70,002
Households$41,752$56,307
Non Families$24,235$29,764

$34,315

Average Income

$41,752

Median Household Income

19.52%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)