Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hartley, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,553

Median Agei

47.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.1%1,415

Hispanic/Latino

5.9%91

Two or More

2.7%42

Black

0.3%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%43

High School Diploma

35%392

Some College (<1 yr)

11.2%125

Some College (1+ yr)

14.5%162

Associate's Degree

12.9%145

Bachelor's Degree

10.3%116

Master's Degree

3.2%36

HS or Higher

90.9%

BA or Higher

13.6%

Graduate+

3.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$112,700

Median Renti

$779

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.8%568

Renter-Occupied

20.2%144

Total Units

797

Homeownership

79.8%

Vacancy Rate

10.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.8%90

$50K–$100K

28.5%162

$100K–$150K

17.1%97

$150K–$200K

19.5%111

$200K–$300K

10.6%60

$300K–$500K

6.2%35

$500K–$1M

2.3%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.5%20

2000–2009

3.4%27

1990–1999

11.4%91

1980–1989

3.4%27

1970–1979

16.8%134

1960–1969

13.8%110

1950–1959

14.2%113

1940–1949

6.1%49

1939 or earlier

28.4%226

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.9%562

Electricity

18.4%131

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%16

No Fuel

0.4%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,656

Mean Household Incomei

$67,323

Per Capita Incomei

$32,188

Poverty Ratei

11.9%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

806

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%31

$10K–$15K

7.2%51

$15K–$20K

7.4%53

$20K–$25K

1.4%10

$25K–$30K

4.6%33

$30K–$35K

2.5%18

$35K–$40K

3.5%25

$40K–$45K

3.9%28

$45K–$50K

5.3%38

$50K–$60K

11.8%84

$60K–$75K

9%64

$75K–$100K

14.6%104

$100K–$125K

15.6%111

$125K–$150K

1.5%11

$150K–$200K

5.5%39

$200K+

1.7%12

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers12 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

402.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

783

Avg. Commutei

21 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

786

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

95(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.6%Insured

2.4%Uninsured