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Hamilton Branch

California · 480 residents · 1.085 sq mi
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Hamilton Branch is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,118. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 107 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $367,600. With a median age of 58.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
480
−18%since 2000
from 587 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
442 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 541 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.5
+20%since 2000
from 48.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3544625706777852000201020202024Hamilton Branch
2024480
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,118
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,996
+95%since 2000
from $23,051 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
+9%since 2010
from 0.366 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance13.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services7.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$367,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
41.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.3%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+1%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
10
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hamilton Branch on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(552)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(28)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.9%(70)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(352)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.5%(79)
Diversity Score53.1%(255)
Diversity Score
53
+347%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+24%since 2000
from 25.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.7%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.8%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.0%
−51.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
Female
45.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.0%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2012
from 23.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−61.4 ptssince 2013
from 66.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2017
from 82.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton Branch, California?

Hamilton Branch, California has about 480 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamilton Branch, California?

The typical household in Hamilton Branch, California earns about $109,118 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamilton Branch, California expensive?

In Hamilton Branch, California, the median home is worth about $367,600.

How educated are people in Hamilton Branch, California?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hamilton Branch, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamilton Branch, California?

About 19.0% of people in Hamilton Branch, California 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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