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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lake Hamilton

Arkansas · 1,344 residents · 2.071 sq mi
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Lake Hamilton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,924. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 265 residents. Median home value is $98,600. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,344
−16%vs 2000
vs 1,609 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
40.4
−11%vs 2000
vs 45.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lake Hamilton
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 55.4%(73)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 97.8%(105)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 145.8%(78)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 195.5%(74)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.5%(87)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3412.3%(165)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4412.1%(163)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5413.7%(184)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 648.6%(116)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 7415.5%(208)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 843.6%(48)
US avg: 4%
85 and over3.2%(43)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,924
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,667 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,620
−6%vs 2000
vs $23,992 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
11.8%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $171,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$340
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $513 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
72.2%
+8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.2% in 2000
27.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,510)
Black0.8%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(36)
Asian1.2%(20)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(1,338)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.2%(68)
Asian origin
Taiwanese0.2%(5)
Ancestry
American15%(320)
English13.1%(278)
Irish12.1%(258)
German6.1%(129)
Italian5.2%(110)
French4%(86)
Dutch2.2%(46)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(25)
Polish0.8%(18)
Norwegian0.6%(12)
Scottish0.5%(10)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
−17.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.0%
−10.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+60%vs 2000
vs 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29.6%(191)
Married51.7%(334)
Widowed0.9%(6)
Divorced17.8%(115)
Women 15+
Never married30.6%(284)
Married38.2%(355)
Widowed13.6%(126)
Divorced17.7%(164)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Hamilton, Arkansas?

Lake Hamilton, Arkansas has about 1,344 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lake Hamilton, Arkansas?

The typical household in Lake Hamilton, Arkansas earns about $24,924 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Hamilton, Arkansas expensive?

In Lake Hamilton, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $98,600, and the typical rent is about $340 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Hamilton, Arkansas?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Hamilton, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Hamilton, Arkansas?

About 11.8% of people in Lake Hamilton, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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