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Hartford City, West Virginia
Town · Population 499 · #150 in West Virginia
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About Hartford City
Hartford City, WV is a tiny community located in western West Virginia, home to 499 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Hartford City holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.24 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 402 residents per square mile.
📰 Hartford City News Today
- How many people live in Mason County, WV? USAFacts · Apr 6
- Charles "Chuck" Hite Jr. Obituary The Star Press · May 6
- Barbara Ann Edney Obituary Jun 19, 2026 Legacy obituary · Jun 19
- Hartford City, West Virginia Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 18
- Hartford City, WV Weather Forecast & Live Weather Radar WeatherBug · Jun 27
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What Makes Hartford City Unique
- Positioned in western West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWest Virginia
TypeTown
Population (2024)499
Rank in state#150 of 230
Land area1.24 sq mi
Density402/sq mi
Coordinates38.9950, -81.9881