Hartford, Ohio facts for kids
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Hartford, Ohio
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Hartford, Ohio aerial view
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Location of Hartford, Ohio
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Location in Licking County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Licking |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 404 |
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404 |
| • Density | 756.55/sq mi (292.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43013
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| FIPS code | 39-34202 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1085658 |
Hartford is a small village located in Licking County, Ohio, in the United States. It is also sometimes called Croton. In 2020, about 404 people lived there.
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History of Hartford
Hartford was first planned out in 1824. It was named after Hartford, Connecticut. Many of the first people who settled here came from that city.
Geography of Hartford
Hartford is a small place. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.55 square miles (1.39 square kilometers) of land. There is almost no water area.
Even though the village is called Hartford, its post office has a different name: Croton.
Hartford's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 106 | — | |
| 1850 | 251 | 136.8% | |
| 1860 | 212 | −15.5% | |
| 1870 | 229 | 8.0% | |
| 1880 | 349 | 52.4% | |
| 1890 | 346 | −0.9% | |
| 1900 | 414 | 19.7% | |
| 1910 | 410 | −1.0% | |
| 1920 | 400 | −2.4% | |
| 1930 | 354 | −11.5% | |
| 1940 | 353 | −0.3% | |
| 1950 | 356 | 0.8% | |
| 1960 | 397 | 11.5% | |
| 1970 | 455 | 14.6% | |
| 1980 | 444 | −2.4% | |
| 1990 | 418 | −5.9% | |
| 2000 | 412 | −1.4% | |
| 2010 | 397 | −3.6% | |
| 2020 | 404 | 1.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 404 | 1.8% | |
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Every ten years, the United States counts its population in a process called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different places.
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 397 people living in Hartford. These people lived in 151 households, and 106 of those were families. The village had about 722 people per square mile (279 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Hartford (99.0%) were White. A small number were African American (0.3%) or Asian (0.5%). About 1.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 38.4% of the households had children under 18 living there. More than half (53.0%) were married couples. About 26.5% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average age of people in the village was 37.4 years old. About 26.2% of residents were under 18. About 15.6% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more women (52.1%) lived in Hartford than men (47.9%).
Famous People from Hartford
Some notable people have come from Hartford:
- Allen R. Bushnell was a politician who served as a U.S. Representative. This means he was part of the United States government, representing his area.
- Doyt Perry was a well-known college football coach. He led teams in college football.
