Demographics & People — Hartford, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,412 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,600 |
| Median Age | 39.5 |
| Total Households | 1,382 |
| Family Households | 1,067 |
| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,145 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,009 |
| German | 907 |
| Other groups | 439 |
| American | 419 |
| Norwegian | 325 |
| Dutch | 209 |
| English | 205 |
| Irish | 204 |
| Polish | 125 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 83 |
Language
| English Only | 3,213 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 3,218 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 284 |
| Population 18+ | 2,457 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Hartford, South Dakota.