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Hamilton City

California · 1,759 residents · 0.409 sq mi
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Hamilton City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,433. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $197,500. At a median age of 29.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 55% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,759
−8%since 2000
from 1,903 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,301 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 4,653 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
29.6
+7%since 2000
from 27.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hamilton City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,433
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,169 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,930
+32%since 2000
from $9,047 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction22.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,500
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$614
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.9%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
43.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.2
+187%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.3%(330)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino80.6%(1,533)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.5%(713)
2010
White, non-Hispanic12.6%(221)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino84.7%(1,489)
Asian0.9%(15)
Other2.1%(37)
Diversity Score34.7%(610)
Diversity Score
35
−7%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
41.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 39.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.8%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
40.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.2%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton City, California?

Hamilton City, California has about 1,759 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hamilton City, California earns about $27,433 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamilton City, California expensive?

In Hamilton City, California, the median home is worth about $197,500, and the typical rent is about $614 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton City, California?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hamilton City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamilton City, California?

About 27.5% of people in Hamilton City, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamilton City, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamilton City, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 97 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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