CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Hamilton

Iowa · 130 residents · 0.506 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Pella micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Hamilton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,083. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $48,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
130
−10%since 2000
from 144 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
257 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 285 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+11%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
51891271662041990201020202024Hamilton
2024107
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,083
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,413
−55%since 2000
from $42,935 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade55.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
46.9%
−45.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+58%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(5)
Diversity Score
4
+117%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+18%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−55.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Female
45.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.7%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Hamilton

Juliette
Pop 128
Otter Creek
Pop 117
Manor
Pop 136
Camak
Pop 133
Places similar to Hamilton
Head to head

Compare Hamilton to nearby cities

HAMILTON VS
Oskaloosa
Income$64,004+73%
Home value$153,300+214%
Population11,493+9169%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HAMILTON VS
Pella
Income$84,111+127%
Home value$292,700+500%
Population10,992+8765%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HAMILTON VS
Ottumwa
Income$61,103+65%
Home value$106,300+118%
Population25,319+20319%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HAMILTON VS
Indianola
Income$75,453+103%
Home value$237,500+387%
Population16,829+13472%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton, Iowa?

Hamilton, Iowa has about 130 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamilton, Iowa?

The typical household in Hamilton, Iowa earns about $37,083 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 $48,800.

How educated are people in Hamilton, Iowa?

About 7.7% 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 7.8% 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 38 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Iowa
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Hamilton with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →