Editing Hartford, Kansas

{{Short description|City in Lyon County, Kansas}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox settlement
|name                     = Hartford, Kansas
|settlement_type          = [[City]]

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|image_caption            = College Building (1861)
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|map_caption              = Location within [[Lyon County, Kansas|Lyon County]] and [[Kansas]]
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|map_caption1             = [[Kansas Department of Transportation|KDOT]] map of [[Lyon County, Kansas|Lyon County]] ([[:File:Kansas official transportation map legend.png|legend]])

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|subdivision_name         = United States
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|subdivision_name1        = [[Kansas]]
|subdivision_type2        = [[List of counties in Kansas|County]]
|subdivision_name2        = [[Lyon County, Kansas|Lyon]]
|subdivision_type3        = [[List of townships in Kansas|Township]]
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|established_title        = Founded
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|established_title1       = [[Platted]]
|established_date1        = 1858
|established_title2       = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated]]
|established_date2        = 1929<ref name="gov1"/>
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|government_footnotes     = <ref name="gov1">{{cite web |title=City of Hartford |url=https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260748 |website=The League of Kansas Municipalities |date=May 24, 2019}}</ref>
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|elevation_ft             = 1083

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|population_as_of         = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
|population_total         = 355
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|postal_code_type         = [[ZIP code]]
|postal_code              = 66854
|area_code_type           = [[North American Numbering Plan|Area code]]
|area_code                = [[Area code 620|620]]
|blank_name               = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
|blank_info               = 20-30475
|blank1_name              = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS ID]]
|blank1_info              = 2394308<ref name="GNIS">{{GNIS|2394308}}</ref>
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'''Hartford''' is a city in [[Lyon County, Kansas|Lyon County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 355.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Hartford, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2030475 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=May 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220503164901/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2030475 |archive-date=May 3, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
Hartford was laid out in 1858.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C/page/n808 812]}}</ref> Some of its founders were  natives of [[Hartford, Connecticut]], hence the name.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ | title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States | publisher=Govt. Print. Off. | author=Gannett, Henry | year=1905 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ/page/n150 151]}}</ref><ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ODXKhgH3e6AC&pg=PA9 | title=Exploring Kansas Highways | author=Heim, Michael | year=2007 | pages=9| isbn=9780974435886 }}</ref>

Hartford was incorporated as a city in March 1884.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=iZO2CL7-JAkC&pg=PA131 | title=History of Emporia and Lyon County, Kansas | publisher=Heritage Books | author=French, Laura M. | year=1929 | pages=131| isbn=9780788403460 }}</ref>

==Geography==

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.38|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align=left
|1890= 441
|1900= 553
|1910= 589
|1920= 575
|1930= 516
|1940= 491
|1950= 395
|1960= 337
|1970= 478
|1980= 551
|1990= 541
|2000= 500
|2010= 371
|2020= 355
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|estimate=
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|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]
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Hartford is part of the [[Emporia, Kansas|Emporia]] [[Emporia micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]].
===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 355 people, 155 households, and 99 families in Hartford.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Hartford%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 896.5 per square mile (346.1/km{{sup|2}}). There were 185 housing units at an average density of 467.2 per square mile (180.4/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Hartford%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> The racial makeup was 93.52% (332) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (93.52% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.0% (0) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.56% (2) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.56% (2) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 1.13% (4) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.23% (15) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Hartford%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 1.69% (6) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Hartford%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 155 households, 23.9% had children under the age of 18; 45.8% were married couples living together; 29.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 30.3% of households consisted of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.3.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Hartford%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 10.1% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Hartford%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

20.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 30.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.1 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.1 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $43,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,767) and the median family income was $49,583 (+/- $34,107).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Hartford%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $33,500 (+/- $18,987) versus $25,625 (+/- $11,884) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $27,500 (+/- $17,605).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Hartford%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 6.2% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 27.8% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Hartford%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Hartford%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 371 people, 160 households, and 98 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|976.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 193 housing units at an average density of {{convert|507.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.3% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 1.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 160 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 44.6 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.

===2000 census===
At the 2000 [[census]],<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> there were 500 people, 200 households and 125 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,329.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 220 housing units at an average density of {{convert|584.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.20% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.60% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.40% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.60% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.20% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 200 households, of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.06.

26.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.3 males.

The [[median household income]] was $34,750 and the median family income was $37,212. Males had a median income of $27,212 versus $23,250 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $16,014. About 4.6% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
The community is served by [[Southern Lyon County USD 252]] public school district.

==See also==
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Lyon County, Kansas]]
* [[John Redmond Dam and Reservoir]]
* [[Great Flood of 1951]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Further reading==
{{See also|Lyon County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Lyon County, Kansas}}

==External links==
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260748 Hartford - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/hartford.pdf Hartford city map], KDOT

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[[Category:Cities in Kansas]]
[[Category:Cities in Lyon County, Kansas]]
[[Category:Emporia, Kansas micropolitan area]]