Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hartford, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,458

Median Agei

29.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

57.8%1,420

Hispanic/Latino

34.8%855

Two or More

4.7%116

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.4%35

Black

1.1%26

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9%131

High School Diploma

34.8%505

Some College (<1 yr)

7%102

Some College (1+ yr)

18.3%265

Associate's Degree

5.5%80

Bachelor's Degree

3.3%48

Master's Degree

1.9%28

Professional Degree

1.7%24

HS or Higher

81.5%

BA or Higher

6.9%

Graduate+

3.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$108,700

Median Renti

$837

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.9%596

Renter-Occupied

35.1%322

Total Units

937

Homeownership

64.9%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

15.8%94

$50K–$100K

25.5%152

$100K–$150K

29.7%177

$150K–$200K

19.3%115

$200K–$300K

7%42

$300K–$500K

2.7%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

142

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.6%24

2000–2009

2.8%26

1990–1999

7.2%67

1980–1989

12.7%119

1970–1979

12.2%114

1960–1969

12.9%121

1950–1959

9.5%89

1940–1949

7.4%69

1939 or earlier

32.9%308

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.6%731

Electricity

17.2%158

No Fuel

2.9%27

Bottled/LP Gas

0.2%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,171

Mean Household Incomei

$54,898

Per Capita Incomei

$20,592

Poverty Ratei

16%

Unemploymenti

8.3%

Labor Forcei

1,066

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.9%82

$10K–$15K

2.7%25

$15K–$20K

6.3%58

$20K–$25K

6.1%56

$25K–$30K

3.7%34

$30K–$35K

6.4%59

$35K–$40K

12.2%112

$40K–$45K

4.1%38

$45K–$50K

9.6%88

$50K–$60K

6.5%60

$60K–$75K

9.5%87

$75K–$100K

5.2%48

$100K–$125K

12.5%115

$125K–$150K

3.9%36

$150K–$200K

0.7%6

$200K+

1.5%14

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1927.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

178

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

935

Avg. Commutei

21.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

978

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

113(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.9%Insured

8.1%Uninsured