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Lake Hamilton

Arkansas · 2,084 residents · 2.071 sq mi
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Lake Hamilton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,833. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $298,100. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,084
+30%since 2000
from 1,609 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,006 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 777 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.7
+10%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lake Hamilton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,833
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,504
+48%since 2000
from $23,992 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$298,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
39.5% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+39%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(1,639)
Black6.3%(131)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(129)
Asian1.9%(40)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.5%(719)
Diversity Score
35
+226%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
−17.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.9%
−19.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Hamilton, Arkansas?

Lake Hamilton, Arkansas has about 2,084 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Hamilton, Arkansas earns about $45,833 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 $298,100, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Hamilton, Arkansas?

About 16.2% 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 14.0% 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 740 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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