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Hartford city, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

As of 2026, Hartford city, Wisconsin has a total population of 15,761, the 57th largest city in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $74,252, which is 2% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 8.9%.

Hartford city Quick Facts

Population 15,761
Median Household Income $74,252
Median Home Value $261,300
Poverty Rate 8.9%
Unemployment Rate 3.5%
Median Age 38.6 years
Homeownership Rate 66.1%
Affordability Ratio 3.5x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.3%
High School Graduation Rate 93.2%
Diversity Index 17/100
Population 15,761 57th of 807
Median Income $74,252 above average
Poverty Rate 8.9% 29% lower national
Median Home Value $261,300 top 30%

How Hartford city Compares

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3% | National: 5.2%
70.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.1%
Renter 33.9%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

17out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 36 | National average: 60

Education

Hartford city Rankings in Wisconsin

#57 Population of 807
#307 Median Income of 807
#224 Education of 807
#181 Home Value of 807

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Other Cities in Washington County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
West Bend city 31,722 $75,043 7.5% $244,500
Germantown village 20,940 $104,337 3.1% $356,700
Richfield village 11,806 $135,774 4.2% $456,500
Jackson village 7,882 $95,960 5.1% $295,600
Slinger village 6,173 $99,457 2.2% $337,700
Kewaskum village 4,367 $103,472 8.5% $286,800
Newburg village 1,285 $71,786 3.0% $242,500

Cities Similar to Hartford city

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

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Weston village15,784$75,565$215,90024.0%7.7%
River Falls city16,349$78,078$299,80044.1%17.3%
Bellevue village16,255$80,750$267,70028.9%4.9%
Beaver Dam city16,629$68,757$189,80027.3%5.5%
Ashwaubenon village16,931$71,180$245,10038.1%12.5%

Population Overview

Hartford city is a small city located in Wisconsin, within Washington County. The total population is 15,761. It ranks as the 57th most populous out of 807 cities and towns in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hartford city is 38.6 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hartford city is $74,252. This is 2% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.9%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $261,300. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $247,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hartford city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.5%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

29.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hartford city, Wisconsin is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 807 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hartford city, Wisconsin?

Hartford city, Wisconsin has a population of 15,761 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Hartford city, WI?

The median household income in Hartford city is $74,252, which is 5% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Hartford city, WI?

The poverty rate in Hartford city is 8.9%. This means approximately 1,389 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Hartford city, Wisconsin?

Hartford city's population is 90.6% White, 0.3% Black, 5.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.9% Asian.

What is the median home value in Hartford city, WI?

The median home value in Hartford city is $261,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

How educated is Hartford city, Wisconsin?

29.3% of adults (25+) in Hartford city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.