Hartleton is a small town in Pennsylvania. According to the United States Census Bureau, 61.1% of its residents identify themselves as white, 12.3% as black, and 0.7% as American Indian. Of the total population, 17.8% are Hispanic and 2.6% are other races. The most common ancestry among Hartleton residents is German, followed by English and American. German and Czechoslovakian populations are particularly highly concentrated.
The crime rate in Hartleton varies significantly based on where people live. The east and west parts of the city have lower crime rates than the southeast. The city also has a large number of parks. However, the crime rates may be slightly higher near these public areas, even if they are safer.