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Hamilton

Iowa · 124 residents (2025 est.) · 0.506 sq mi
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Hamilton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. 10% 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 $70,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% 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
107
−26%since 2000
from 144 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
211 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 285 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
+6%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:124 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
51891271662041990201020202024Hamilton
2024107
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,880
−42%since 2000
from $42,935 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+31.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.314
−21%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade48.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Information2.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
24.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.5%
+62.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
+32%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hamilton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(141)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(4)
Diversity Score9%(10)
Diversity Score
9
+415%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.2 min
+86%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 21.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.9%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Female
42.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.3%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2017
from 62.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton, Iowa?

Hamilton, Iowa has about 107 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamilton, Iowa?

The typical household in Hamilton, Iowa earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamilton, Iowa expensive?

In Hamilton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $70,000.

How educated are people in Hamilton, Iowa?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hamilton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamilton, Iowa?

About 19.6% of people in Hamilton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamilton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamilton, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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