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Lake Hamilton

Arkansas · 2,135 residents · 2.071 sq mi
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Lake Hamilton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,661. Population has grown 33% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $315,700. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,135
+33%since 2000
from 1,609 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,031 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 777 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.6
+3%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lake Hamilton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,661
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,000
+92%since 2000
from $23,992 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.549
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$315,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.4%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
42.8% rent
Vacancy rate
49.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.9
+26%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score10.6%(170)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(1,870)
Black5.8%(124)
Hispanic / Latino3%(64)
Asian1.5%(32)
Other0.8%(18)
Diversity Score26%(556)
Diversity Score
26
+146%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.1%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
55.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Hamilton, Arkansas?

Lake Hamilton, Arkansas has about 2,135 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Hamilton, Arkansas earns about $53,661 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 $315,700, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Hamilton, Arkansas?

About 37.6% 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 11.7% of people in Lake Hamilton, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Hamilton, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Hamilton, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 791 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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