Hartford, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Hartford, Alabama had a total population of 2,701, the 183rd largest city in Alabama, with a median household income of $56,250, which is 12% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.8%.

Hartford Quick Facts

Population 2,70190% MOE ±21

Median Household Income $56,25090% MOE ±$18,454

Median Home Value $160,80090% MOE ±$19,267

Poverty Rate 18.8%90% MOE ±7.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.5%90% MOE ±4.4 pts

Median Age 35.5 years90% MOE ±3.8 years

Homeownership Rate 63.4%90% MOE ±10.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5%90% MOE ±3.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 83.1%

Diversity Index 45/100

Population 2,701 183rd of 592

Median Income $56,250 average

Poverty Rate 18.8% 51% higher than national

Median Home Value $160,800 average

How Hartford Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,586	2,701	+4.4%
Median household income	$38,644	$56,250	No clear change (+45.6%)
Median home value¹	$113,348	$160,800	+41.9%
Median gross rent	$805	$802	No clear change (-0.4%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Hartford Compares

Median Household Income

Hartford

$56,250

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hartford

$160,800

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.2%

$25K-$50K 30.8%

$50K-$100K 36.4%

$100K+ 15.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.6%

$10K-$15K

5.2%

$15K-$20K

4.8%

$20K-$25K

2.6%

$25K-$30K

2.3%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

11.9%

$45K-$50K

8.8%

$50K-$60K

3.5%

$60K-$75K

20.1%

$75K-$100K

12.7%

$100K-$125K

6.5%

$125K-$150K

4.2%

$150K-$200K

1.6%

$200K+

3.4%

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

55.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.4%

Renter 36.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $802/mo 17.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.5%

18-34

23.8%

35-54

24.7%

55-74

19.6%

75+

7.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Hartford Rankings in Alabama

#183 Population of 592

#256 Median Income of 537

#389 Education of 592

#233 Home Value of 529

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Other Cities in Geneva County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Geneva	4,225	$47,102	27.3%	$100,600
Slocomb	1,952	$38,056	32.8%	$109,100
Malvern	1,913	$43,854	35.5%	$129,400
Samson	1,669	$33,424	37.4%	$91,100
Black	467	$61,214	8.6%	$67,700
Coffee Springs	283	$40,917	8.8%	$69,200
Eunola	155	N/A	0.0%	N/A

Cities Similar to Hartford

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Dora	2,668	$61,892	$155,100	15.3%	18.3%
Bon Secour	2,789	$61,497	$309,800	33.6%	17.7%
Remlap	2,761	$64,677	$208,900	14.3%	6.1%
Stapleton	3,009	N/A	N/A	33.2%	4.4%
Jemison	2,796	$65,800	$170,000	13.4%	9.5%

Population Overview

Hartford is a small community located in Alabama, within Geneva County. The total population is 2,701. It ranks as the 183rd most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hartford is 35.5 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hartford is $56,250. This is 12% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.8%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $160,800. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Hartford is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hartford is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 20.7%.

Education

11.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hartford, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hartford, Alabama?

Hartford, Alabama has a population of 2,701 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Hartford, AL?

The median household income in Hartford is $56,250, which is 30% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Hartford, AL?

The poverty rate in Hartford is 18.8%. This means approximately 490 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Hartford, Alabama?

Hartford's population is 71.0% White, 20.7% Black, 5.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Hartford, AL?

The median home value in Hartford is $160,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.9x.

How educated is Hartford, Alabama?

11.5% of adults (25+) in Hartford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.