Population 20,424 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hartford
Household size in Hartford
| Period | Hartford | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in Hartford has 2.42 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.57 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hartford
| Period | Hartford | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.0 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.7 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.2 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.3 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Hartford is 42.3 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hartford
| Period | Hartford | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Hartford: 8.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hartford
Renters in Hartford
| Period | Hartford | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.1% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in Hartford rent their homes (26.1%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among owners, 27.2% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share has edged up 1.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hartford
| Period | Hartford | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Hartford: just 4.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.4 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hartford
| Period | Hartford | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Hartford are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hartford
| Period | Hartford | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $700 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $993 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $938 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,220 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$520 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Hartford pays $1,220 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $520 a month since 2006–10, up 74%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hartford
Bachelor's degrees in Hartford
| Period | Hartford | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.6% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.7% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Hartford than nationally: 27.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hartford
| Period | Hartford | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.3% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.0% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.0% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Hartford: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hartford
| Period | Hartford | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Hartford has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hartford compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 2.42 | 42.3 | 8.5% | 26.1% | 4.8% | 1985 | $1,220 | 27.7% | 94.8% | 2.4% |
| Thompson | 2.46 | 46.3 | 9.4% | 17.4% | 4.8% | 1993 | $1,374 | 32.0% | 92.2% | 1.6% |
| Saylesville | 2.64 | 45.2 | 6.6% | 11.8% | 3.9% | 1984 | $976 | 25.2% | 94.3% | 1.9% |
| St. Lawrence | 2.53 | 45.0 | 4.4% | 23.8% | 3.2% | 1986 | $1,169 | 20.7% | 96.0% | 1.7% |
| Diefenbach Corners | 2.76 | 41.4 | 7.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1997 | $1,075 | 41.0% | 96.9% | 2.8% |
| Rubicon | 2.43 | 46.6 | 4.5% | 17.8% | 4.1% | 1980 | $1,147 | 20.4% | 94.0% | 2.3% |
| Slinger | 2.44 | 44.2 | 11.3% | 18.9% | 4.6% | 1989 | $1,136 | 36.7% | 97.2% | 4.6% |
| Cedar Creek | 2.35 | 50.8 | 4.0% | 17.5% | 10.8% | 1987 | $1,476 | 42.9% | 97.1% | 7.1% |
| Neosho | 2.74 | 40.8 | 5.8% | 13.4% | 5.2% | 1977 | $1,021 | 23.7% | 97.0% | 4.5% |
| Monches | 2.50 | 52.9 | 6.3% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 1982 | $1,583 | 32.9% | 92.2% | 1.9% |
| Herman Center | 2.77 | 40.5 | 2.9% | 11.3% | 7.3% | 1944 | $1,058 | 17.4% | 95.1% | 2.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hartford. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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