Hartford City, IN Demographics

A map of Hartford City's Population by Race

Hartford City, Indiana has an estimated population of 5,794, a decrease from the 6,086 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.8% White, 4.0% Hispanic, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.7% Black, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hartford City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hartford City has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hartford City, that probability was 15.5% in 2020 and 13.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hartford City is ranked the 118th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hartford City was ranked the 115th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hartford City's White Population

5,379 residents of Hartford City, or 92.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hartford City is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Hartford City ranks 346th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hartford City's White population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Hartford City's population has increased from 91.8% to 92.8%.

Hartford City is more White than neighboring Upland (80.6% White), Eaton (88.5% White), and Matthews (89.8% White). Hartford City is less White than neighboring Shamrock Lakes (99.5% White), and Montpelier (96.5% White).

Hartford City's Black Population

43 residents of Hartford City, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hartford City is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Hartford City ranks 313th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hartford City's Black population has grown by an estimated 22.9%. Black residents' share of Hartford City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Hartford City is more Black than neighboring Shamrock Lakes (0% Black), Eaton (0% Black), and Matthews (0% Black). Hartford City is less Black than neighboring Upland (1.7% Black), and Montpelier (0.8% Black).

Hartford City's Asian Population

0 residents of Hartford City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hartford City is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Hartford City ranks 481st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hartford City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Hartford City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Hartford City is less Asian than neighboring Upland (5.1% Asian), Montpelier (0.8% Asian), and Eaton (0.3% Asian).

Hartford City's Hispanic Population

229 residents of Hartford City, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hartford City is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Hartford City ranks 375th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hartford City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 48.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Hartford City's population has increased from 2.5% to 4.0%.

Hartford City is more Hispanic than neighboring Shamrock Lakes (0% Hispanic), Montpelier (0.6% Hispanic), and Matthews (0% Hispanic). Hartford City is less Hispanic than neighboring Upland (5.7% Hispanic), and Eaton (5% Hispanic).

Hartford City's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Hartford City, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hartford City is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Hartford City ranks 121st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hartford City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hartford City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Hartford City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shamrock Lakes (0% Native American/Other), Montpelier (0% Native American/Other), Eaton (0% Native American/Other), and Matthews (0% Native American/Other).

Hartford City's Multiracial Population

122 residents of Hartford City, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hartford City is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Hartford City ranks 204th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hartford City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 52.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Hartford City's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.1%.

Hartford City is more Multiracial than neighboring Shamrock Lakes (0.5% Multiracial), and Montpelier (1.2% Multiracial). Hartford City is less Multiracial than neighboring Upland (6.5% Multiracial), Eaton (6.3% Multiracial), and Matthews (10.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.