Hartford, Iowa facts for kids
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Hartford, Iowa
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Location of Hartford, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Warren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.09 sq mi (2.82 km2) |
| • Land | 1.09 sq mi (2.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 733 |
| • Density | 673.71/sq mi (260.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50118
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-34680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394307 |
Hartford is a small city located in Warren County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 733 people. Hartford is part of the larger Des Moines metropolitan area.
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History of Hartford
Hartford was established in 1849. It was laid out by a man named John D. Hartman. John D. Hartman's son later became the mayor of Indianola, another city in Iowa.
Where is Hartford Located?
Hartford is situated in Iowa. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.09 square miles (2.82 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People of Hartford
This section looks at how many people live in Hartford and what groups they belong to.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 267 | — |
| 1920 | 218 | −18.4% |
| 1930 | 207 | −5.0% |
| 1940 | 207 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 221 | +6.8% |
| 1960 | 271 | +22.6% |
| 1970 | 582 | +114.8% |
| 1980 | 761 | +30.8% |
| 1990 | 768 | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 759 | −1.2% |
| 2010 | 771 | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 733 | −4.9% |
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Hartford's Population in 2020
Based on the census from 2020, 733 people lived in Hartford. There were 273 households and 197 families. The city had about 673.9 people per square mile (260.2 per square kilometer).
Most residents were White (94.3%). A small number were Black or African American (0.4%), Native American (0.1%), or Asian (0.4%). About 1.6% were from other races, and 3.1% were from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people made up 3.3% of the population.
About 35.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (56.8%) were married couples. The average age in Hartford was 37.6 years. About 30.7% of residents were under 20 years old.
Hartford's Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, Hartford had 771 people. There were 279 households and 208 families. The population density was about 748.5 people per square mile (289.0 per square kilometer).
Most people were White (97.4%). Other groups included African American (0.6%), Native American (0.1%), and Asian (0.5%). About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 41.2% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.76 people. The median age in the city was 33.3 years. About 30.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Hartford
Public schools in Hartford are managed by the Carlisle Community Schools district. One school, Hartford Upper Elementary School, is located in the city. This school serves students in grades 4 and 5.
See also
In Spanish: Hartford (Iowa) para niños
