Hartford, IL is a small rural town located in Madison County. This peaceful town has a population of 1,846 and a population density of 287 people per square mile, around one-third the national average. Despite its size Hartford, IL offers plenty of year-round outdoor activities to keep its residents busy. The nearby Pere Marquette State Park provides fishing, camping and hiking opportunities for visitors to take advantage of as well as breathtaking views of the natural landscape. Additionally, bike trails run through the area near the village park where visitors can enjoy an afternoon out with friends and family.
For those looking for more recreational activities, there are options available such as bowling at Strikz Lanes or playing laser tag at Action Star Entertainment Center. In addition to these fun activities local businesses provide a variety of goods and services to residents such as the Plutz Auto Service garage or Apple Tree Inn restaurant. There are also various organizations like Rotary Clubs or Lions Clubs that can be found in Hartford that work together to improve their community. Lastly, Hartford hosts several sporting events throughout the year at their high school such as basketball games which are very popular among locals and visitors alike.
The population in Hartford is 1,846. There are 398 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Hartford is 39.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Hartford is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Hartford
- 42.6% are married
- 17.2% are divorced
- 26.0% are married with children
- 19.5% have children, but are single
Race in Hartford
- 99.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 0.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander