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Hamilton

Alabama · 6,769 residents (2025 est.) · 38.062 sq mi
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Hamilton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,871. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,300. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,922
+2%since 2000
from 6,786 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
182 / sq mi
+9%since 2009
from 167 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.4
+14%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,769 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Hamilton
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.3%(364)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.9%(270)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.2%(428)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.6%(315)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(390)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411%(764)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.5%(863)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417.3%(1,198)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.1%(701)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.5%(868)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.7%(465)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.3%(296)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,871
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,489 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,569
+57%since 2000
from $17,505 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+30.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+16%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$599
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
24.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−27%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
47
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hamilton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(6,075)
Black7.6%(513)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(116)
Asian0.3%(21)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic81%(5,609)
Black8.9%(617)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(319)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(377)
Diversity Score
41
+65%since 2009
from 25 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.1%(286)
Puerto Rican0.5%(33)
Ancestry
American22%(1,526)
English9.3%(647)
German7.2%(496)
Irish6.7%(462)
Italian2.5%(176)
Scottish2.3%(156)
Polish0.8%(57)
Dutch0.7%(47)
Swedish0.7%(46)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(21)
French0.2%(16)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.2%(12)
Norwegian0.1%(4)
Welsh0%(3)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.6%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+78%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 48.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.7%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2012
from 18.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2017
from 73.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married40.8%(1,229)
Married38.8%(1,170)
Widowed3.4%(101)
Divorced17.1%(514)
Women 15+
Never married20.2%(575)
Married46.3%(1,317)
Widowed10.3%(292)
Divorced23.3%(662)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton, Alabama?

Hamilton, Alabama has about 6,922 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamilton, Alabama?

The typical household in Hamilton, Alabama earns about $54,871 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamilton, Alabama expensive?

In Hamilton, Alabama, the median home is worth about $106,300, and the typical rent is about $599 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton, Alabama?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hamilton, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamilton, Alabama?

About 16.7% of people in Hamilton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamilton, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamilton, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,184 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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