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Hartford, Michigan
Official seal of Hartford, Michigan
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Location of Hartford, Michigan
Location of Hartford, Michigan
Country United States
State Michigan
County Van Buren
Area
 • Total 1.36 sq mi (3.53 km2)
 • Land 1.36 sq mi (3.52 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
659 ft (201 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,515
 • Density 1,850.63/sq mi (714.53/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
49057
Area code(s) 269
FIPS code 26-36960
GNIS feature ID 0627881
Website http://www.cityofhartfordmi.org/

Hartford is a city in Van Buren County, Michigan. It is part of the United States. In 2010, about 2,688 people lived here. Even though it is located within Hartford Township, it manages its own local government.

Where is Hartford Located?

Hartford is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers about 1.34 square miles (3.47 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.

How Many People Live in Hartford?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 838
1890 1,044 24.6%
1900 1,077 3.2%
1910 1,268 17.7%
1920 1,361 7.3%
1930 1,484 9.0%
1940 1,694 14.2%
1950 1,838 8.5%
1960 2,305 25.4%
1970 2,508 8.8%
1980 2,493 −0.6%
1990 2,341 −6.1%
2000 2,476 5.8%
2010 2,688 8.6%
2020 2,515 −6.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

Hartford's Population in 2010

In 2010, the city of Hartford had 2,688 residents. There were 899 households and 644 families. This means about 2,021 people lived in each square mile.

The people living in Hartford came from many backgrounds:

  • 71.9% were White.
  • 1.6% were African American.
  • 2.8% were Native American.
  • 0.5% were Asian.
  • 18.7% were from other races.
  • 4.5% were from two or more races.

About 29.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Many households had children under 18 (45.3%). About 46.4% were married couples. The average household had almost 3 people, and families had about 3.5 people.

The average age in Hartford was 31.3 years old.

  • 32% of residents were under 18.
  • 9.2% were between 18 and 24.
  • 26.4% were between 25 and 44.
  • 22.4% were between 45 and 64.
  • 10% were 65 or older.

The city had slightly more females (50.8%) than males (49.2%).

Fun Things to Do in Hartford

Hartford offers some cool activities for residents and visitors.

Van Buren Trail

One end of the Van Buren Trail is located right in Hartford. This trail is a great place for walking, biking, or enjoying nature.

Hartford Motor Speedway

If you like fast cars, the Hartford Motor Speedway is the place to be! It hosts exciting motor races during the spring, summer, and fall seasons.

Strawberry Festival

Every year in early June, Hartford celebrates with its annual Strawberry Festival. It's a fun event for everyone, often featuring delicious strawberry treats and local activities.

Famous People from Hartford

Some notable individuals have connections to Hartford:

  • Marty Conrad: He was a professional football player. He played as an offensive lineman in the NFL for teams like the Toledo Maroons and the Akron Pros in the 1920s.
  • Edward D. Kelly: He was an important religious leader. He served as the third Bishop of Grand Rapids from 1919 until he passed away in 1926.

See also

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