Hartford, Alabama facts for kids
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Hartford
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Location of Hartford in Geneva County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Geneva |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.25 sq mi (16.19 km2) |
| • Land | 6.24 sq mi (16.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,651 |
| • Density | 425.11/sq mi (164.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36344
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-33424 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0151801 |
| Website | City of Hartford, Alabama |
Hartford is a city in Geneva County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated in 1896. It is part of the Dothan, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2010 census the population was 2,624, up from 2,369 in 2000.
Geography
Hartford is located at 31°6′13″N 85°41′40″W / 31.10361°N 85.69444°W (31.103664, -85.694544).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.2 square miles (16 km2), of which 6.2 square miles (16 km2) is land and 0.16% is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 382 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,159 | 203.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,561 | 34.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,419 | −9.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,494 | 5.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,655 | 10.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,956 | 18.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,648 | 35.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,647 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,448 | −7.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,369 | −3.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,624 | 10.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,651 | 1.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 2,624 people, 1,059 households, and 677 families living in the city. The population density was 423.2 people per square mile (163.0/km2). There were 1,196 housing units at an average density of 192.9 per square mile (74.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 77.9% White, 17.9% Black or African American, 0.6% Native American, 1.8% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. 3.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 1,059 households 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% were non-families. 32.5% of households were one person and 16.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.02.
The age distribution was 21.8% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% 65 or older. The median age was 42.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.
The median household income was $26,086 and the median family income was $36,900. Males had a median income of $31,505 versus $17,369 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,507. About 14.9% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.0% of those under age 18 and 20.6% of those age 65 or over.
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,915 | 72.24% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 458 | 17.28% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.11% |
| Other/Mixed | 140 | 5.28% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 121 | 4.56% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,651 people, 934 households, and 565 families residing in the city.
Notable people
- Ralph Brown Draughon, president of Auburn University from 1947 to 1965
- Dixie Howell, member of the College Football Hall of Fame. He played for the University of Alabama
- Scott Peacock, award-winning chef of American Southern cuisine
- Early Wynn, born in Hartford, member of the Baseball Hall of Fame
See also
In Spanish: Hartford (Alabama) para niños
