Wisconsin · Washington County

Hartford Authority

Population

15,821

Median income

$82,014

Median age

39

Figures from U.S. Census ACS — each figure links to its source query.

Hartford, Wisconsin

Hartford (15,821 residents) operates as a chartered municipality within Dodge County, Wisconsin. The median household income stands at $82,014.

Definition and scope

Located in Dodge County, Wisconsin, Hartford operates within Wisconsin's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 5 and is part of the Beaver Dam, WI metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Hartford has approximately 15,821 residents. The median age is 39.1 years. Roughly 66% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $297,100.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 87.6%
• Black or African American: 0.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
• Asian: 1.1%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Hartford is $82,014. Poverty rate stands at 9.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.0%. Educational attainment: 28.8% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Hartford:

• Public schools: 6
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 3

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Hartford is Hartford Municipal Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Washington County Justice Center. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Geography and climate

Hartford sits at an elevation of 987 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 6a.

References

• Wisconsin State Authority — state-level reference for Wisconsin.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.