Hartford City, West Virginia facts for kids
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Hartford City, West Virginia
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Location of Hartford City in Mason County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mason |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.24 sq mi (3.21 km2) |
| • Land | 1.24 sq mi (3.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 509 |
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(2021)
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504 |
| • Density | 480.19/sq mi (185.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-35500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1540025 |
| Website | https://local.wv.gov/hartford/Pages/default.aspx |
Hartford City, often just called Hartford, is a small town in Mason County, West Virginia, United States. In 2020, about 509 people lived there. It is part of the wider Point Pleasant area.
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A Look Back: Hartford City's History
Hartford City is built on land that once belonged to Colonel Andrew Waggener. In 1772, he received 4,000 acres (about 16 square kilometers) from King George III. This was a reward for his help in the French and Indian War.
The town officially started in 1853. That same year, a coal mine opened. In 1856, people from Connecticut named Morgan Buckley and William Healey began to extract salt here. They named the town Hartford after Hartford, the capital city of Connecticut.
The first post office in Hartford City opened in 1858. The community officially became an incorporated town in 1868.
Where is Hartford City?
Hartford City is located at 39°0′13″N 81°59′28″W / 39.00361°N 81.99111°W. It sits right along the Ohio River.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 1.24 square miles (3.21 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Hartford City
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 918 | — | |
| 1880 | 567 | −38.2% | |
| 1890 | 446 | −21.3% | |
| 1900 | 515 | 15.5% | |
| 1910 | 358 | −30.5% | |
| 1920 | 430 | 20.1% | |
| 1930 | 423 | −1.6% | |
| 1940 | 467 | 10.4% | |
| 1950 | 366 | −21.6% | |
| 1960 | 376 | 2.7% | |
| 1970 | 527 | 40.2% | |
| 1980 | 556 | 5.5% | |
| 1990 | 487 | −12.4% | |
| 2000 | 519 | 6.6% | |
| 2010 | 614 | 18.3% | |
| 2020 | 509 | −17.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 504 | −17.9% | |
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The population of Hartford City has changed over the years. The table above shows how many people lived in the town during different census years.
Hartford City in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 614 people living in Hartford City. There were 253 households, and 175 of these were families. The town had about 495 people per square mile (191 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Hartford City were White (96.6%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 2.6% of residents were from two or more racial backgrounds. A very small number (0.2%) were Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (49.4%) were married couples. About 10.3% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.43 people, and the average family had 2.93 people.
The average age of people in Hartford City was 39.5 years. About 22.3% of residents were under 18. About 14.3% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more males (50.5%) than females (49.5%).
See also
In Spanish: Hartford City (Virginia Occidental) para niños
