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Hartford
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Location of Hartford in Geneva County, Alabama.
Location of Hartford in Geneva County, Alabama.
Country United States
State Alabama
County Geneva
Area
 • Total 6.25 sq mi (16.19 km2)
 • Land 6.24 sq mi (16.15 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
272 ft (83 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,651
 • Density 425.11/sq mi (164.13/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36344
Area code(s) 334
FIPS code 01-33424
GNIS feature ID 0151801
Website City of Hartford, Alabama

Hartford is a city located in Geneva County, Alabama, in the United States. It officially became a city in 1896. Hartford is part of the larger Dothan Metropolitan Area. According to the 2020 census, 2,651 people lived in Hartford. This was a small increase from the 2,624 people counted in 2010.

Where is Hartford Located?

Hartford is found at coordinates 31°6′13″N 85°41′40″W / 31.10361°N 85.69444°W / 31.10361; -85.69444. This means it is in the southeastern part of Alabama.

The U.S. Census Bureau states that the city covers a total area of about 6.2 square miles (16.1 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.

How Many People Live in Hartford?

The number of people living in Hartford has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at its population history:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1900 382
1910 1,159 203.4%
1920 1,561 34.7%
1930 1,419 −9.1%
1940 1,494 5.3%
1950 1,655 10.8%
1960 1,956 18.2%
1970 2,648 35.4%
1980 2,647 0.0%
1990 2,448 −7.5%
2000 2,369 −3.2%
2010 2,624 10.8%
2020 2,651 1.0%
U.S. Decennial Census
2013 Estimate

Population in 2010

In the 2010 census, Hartford had 2,624 residents. These people lived in 1,059 households, and 677 of these were families. The city had about 423 people per square mile (163 people per square kilometer).

Most residents were White (77.9%), followed by Black or African American (17.9%). Other groups included Native American (0.6%) and people from two or more races (1.8%). About 3.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

About 23% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (44.3%) were married couples. The average household had 2.40 people, and the average family had 3.02 people.

The median age in Hartford was 42.9 years. This means half the people were older than 42.9 and half were younger.

Population in 2020

The 2020 United States census counted 2,651 people living in Hartford. There were 934 households and 565 families.

Here's a breakdown of the population by race in 2020:

Hartford racial composition
Race Number Percentage
White (not Hispanic) 1,915 72.24%
Black or African American (not Hispanic) 458 17.28%
Native American 14 0.53%
Asian 3 0.11%
Other/Mixed 140 5.28%
Hispanic or Latino 121 4.56%

Famous People from Hartford

Hartford has been home to several notable individuals who achieved success in various fields:

See also

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