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Hamilton

Georgia · 1,824 residents (2025 est.) · 3.414 sq mi
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Hamilton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,083. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,736 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $289,300. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,043
+565%since 2000
from 307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
598 / sq mi
+565%since 2000
from 90 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
−13%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,824 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1336541K2K2K1990201020202024Hamilton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,083
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,143 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,776
+52%since 2000
from $18,292 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.7%
+29.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
+6%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,078
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
−49.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.2%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
−8%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(208)
Black30%(92)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian1.6%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.9%(172)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(1,405)
Black18.6%(381)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(128)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other5.7%(117)
Diversity Score60.6%(1,239)
Diversity Score
61
+8%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+54%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% 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
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
Female
47.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.7%
−56.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2017
from 75.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton, Georgia?

Hamilton, Georgia has about 2,043 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamilton, Georgia?

The typical household in Hamilton, Georgia earns about $92,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamilton, Georgia expensive?

In Hamilton, Georgia, the median home is worth about $289,300, and the typical rent is about $1,078 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton, Georgia?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hamilton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamilton, Georgia?

About 11.4% of people in Hamilton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamilton, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamilton, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,577 residents, a change of about 338 percent over that period.

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