Town · Vermont
Hartford, Vermont
Hartford, town, in Windsor County, Vermont. Hartford had 10,911 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,686 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,736 (±22). GEOID 5002732275.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,911
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,686 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,736 ±22
Median household income
$78,125
±$6,517 (90% margin)
Vermont: $81,203
Median home value
$304,500
±$26,025 (90% margin)
Vermont: $316,600
Median gross rent
$1,218
±$118 (90% margin)
Vermont: $1,234
Where is Hartford and what county is it in?
Hartford is a town in Windsor County, Vermont. It covers 45.1 square miles of land, 237 residents per square mile in 2020.
4 places lie inside Hartford: Wilder (CDP, 3,071 in 2020), White River Junction (CDP, 2,532 in 2020), Quechee (CDP, 831 in 2020) and Hartford Village (CDP, 754 in 2020).
Hartford is in the Lebanon-Claremont, NH-VT micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hartford, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,911 people lived in Hartford on July 1, 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, faster than Vermont (+0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 10,686 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,736 (±22).
| Measure | Hartford | Windsor County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,736±22 | 57,990 | +1,093 |
| Households | 4,685±259 | 25,293 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.25±0.12 | 2.26 | +0.19 |
| Housing units | 6,007±292 | 34,846 | no clear change |
Hartford's population since 2000
From 10,367 in 2000 to 10,911 in 2025: up 5.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hartford as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hartford?
The median resident of Hartford is 43.2 years old; 18.0% are under 18 and 22.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.5%. 4.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hartford | Windsor County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.2±3.9 | 47.6 | −4.8 |
| Under 18 years | 18.0%±3.0 pts | 17.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.5%±3.6 pts | 25.5% | – |
| Male | 49.7%±2.6 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5%±1.4 pts | 2.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.9%±2.1 pts | 92.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.2%±1.0 pts | 1.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9%±1.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.3%±1.9 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.2%±2.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8%±1.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| With a disability | 15.4%±3.0 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.3%±1.9 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.9%±2.1 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.6%±5.3 pts | 42.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.8%±3.4 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.2%±3.1 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.5%±2.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hartford earn?
Half of Hartford's 4,685 households earn less than $78,125 a year (±$6,517), against $77,594 in Windsor County and $81,203 in Vermont. In 2015-2019 it was $79,371 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hartford | Windsor County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,125±$6,517 | $77,594 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $94,344±$7,449 | $109,025 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,451±$3,118 | $48,626 | −$8,588 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.1%±3.3 pts | 9.2% | +5.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.9%±8.7 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.8%±3.4 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.5%±1.5 pts | 95.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.3%±3.3 pts | 90.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hartford?
Owners occupy 67.8% of Hartford's occupied homes and renters 32.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $304,500 by its owner (±$26,025). The median renter pays $1,218 a month including utilities, and 40.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hartford | Windsor County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $304,500±$26,025 | $296,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,218±$118 | $1,118 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.0%±11.2 pts | 32.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,699±$79 | $1,850 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.8%±4.5 pts | 74.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.2%±4.5 pts | 25.2% | – |
| Housing units | 6,007±292 | 34,846 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±1.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.3%±2.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.8%±5.3 pts | 70.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.3%±2.7 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±1.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.3%±1.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.2%±3.7 pts | 27.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.4%±2.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hartford building?
Builders took permits for 16 new housing units in Hartford in 2025 (16 in single-family houses), 1.5 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Vermont.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hartford work and get to work?
73.8% of Hartford's workers drive alone and 13.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Hartford | Windsor County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.3%±4.2 pts | 61.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0%±2.1 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.8%±5.3 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.1%±2.1 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 2.2%±1.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.9%±3.5 pts | 17.9% | +9.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.4 min±1.5 | 22.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hartford?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Hartford (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $75,988 (Tract 9655.02) to $86,009 (Tract 9655.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9656Windsor County | 4,757 | $77,229 |
| Tract 9655.01Windsor County | 3,339 | $86,009 |
| Tract 9655.02Windsor County | 2,640 | $75,988 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hartford) · Census block assignment files
How does Hartford compare with other places in Vermont?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hartford is the 1,145th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 5th-most populous of 237 in Vermont.
Hartford ranks 99th of 198 places in Vermont with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 5th | 237 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 36th | 173 |
| Residents per square mile | 55th | 202 |
| Median household income | 99th | 198 |
| Per capita income | 106th | 202 |
| Median home value | 84th | 201 |
| Median gross rent | 73rd | 187 |
| Poverty rate | 66th | 162 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60th | 200 |
| Median age | 127th | 202 |
| Owner-occupied share | 157th | 201 |
| Work from home | 109th | 185 |
| Travel time to work | 180th | 202 |
Hartford's figures with every place in Vermont (CSV)
Every place in Vermont, sortable · Compare Hartford with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hartford?
9 of the 57 figures for Hartford on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hartford are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.