Hartford, Kansas facts for kids
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Hartford, Kansas
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College Building (1861)
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Location within Lyon County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lyon |
| Platted | 1858 |
| Incorporated | 1929 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 355 |
| • Density | 888/sq mi (344.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66854
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-30475 |
| GNIS ID | 2394308 |
Hartford is a small city located in Lyon County, Kansas, in the United States. It's a quiet place where about 355 people lived, according to the 2020 census.
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A Look Back: Hartford's History
Hartford was first planned and settled in 1858. The people who founded the city came from Hartford, Connecticut. This is why they chose the name "Hartford" for their new home.
The community officially became an incorporated city in March 1884. This meant it could have its own local government.
Understanding Hartford's Geography
Hartford is a small city in terms of its size. The United States Census Bureau reports that the city covers about 0.38 square miles (1.0 square kilometer). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Who Lives in Hartford? Demographics
This section shares information about the people who live in Hartford. It uses facts from official counts called censuses.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 441 | — | |
| 1900 | 553 | 25.4% | |
| 1910 | 589 | 6.5% | |
| 1920 | 575 | −2.4% | |
| 1930 | 516 | −10.3% | |
| 1940 | 491 | −4.8% | |
| 1950 | 395 | −19.6% | |
| 1960 | 337 | −14.7% | |
| 1970 | 478 | 41.8% | |
| 1980 | 551 | 15.3% | |
| 1990 | 541 | −1.8% | |
| 2000 | 500 | −7.6% | |
| 2010 | 371 | −25.8% | |
| 2020 | 355 | −4.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Hartford is part of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the larger economic area around Emporia.
Hartford's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 355 people living in Hartford. There were 155 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 99 were families.
Most people in Hartford, about 93.5%, identified as white. A small number of people were Native American or Asian. About 4.2% of the population identified as being from two or more races.
About 23.9% of households had children under 18 living there. Many households, 45.8%, were married couples. About 30.3% of households were single individuals.
The average age in Hartford was 43.6 years. About 20.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
Hartford's Population in 2010
The census from 2010 showed that 371 people lived in Hartford. There were 160 households in the city.
The majority of residents, 96.5%, were White. A small percentage were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 2.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.6% of households had children under 18. Many households were married couples living together. About 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.
The median age in 2010 was 44.6 years. About 23.5% of the people were under 18 years old.
Education in Hartford
Students in Hartford attend schools that are part of the Southern Lyon County USD 252 public school district. This district serves the community's educational needs.
See also
In Spanish: Hartford (Kansas) para niños
