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Hamilton

Georgia · 1,016 residents · 3.414 sq mi
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Hamilton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,833. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 709 residents. Median home value is $162,500. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,016
+231%since 2000
from 307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
298 / sq mi
+231%since 2000
from 90 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.0
−19%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1336541K2K2K1990201020202024Hamilton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,833
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,143 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,249
−11%since 2000
from $18,292 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$960
+153%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.5%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
42.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.4%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
−14%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(644)
Black32.6%(331)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(24)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.6%(47)
Diversity Score64.9%(659)
Diversity Score
65
+16%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+30%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% 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
5.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.2%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
Female
37.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−58.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton, Georgia?

Hamilton, Georgia has about 1,016 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamilton, Georgia?

The typical household in Hamilton, Georgia earns about $55,833 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 $162,500, and the typical rent is about $960 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton, Georgia?

About 21.4% 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 17.9% 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 550 residents, a change of about 118 percent over that period.

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