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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Hamilton

Illinois · 3,281 residents · 3.561 sq mi
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Hamilton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $28,623. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $43,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.4
US median: 33.0
Average education
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,281
+8%vs 2000
vs 3,029 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
921 / sq mi
+8%vs 2000
vs 851 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.4
−10%vs 2000
vs 40.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,623
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,179 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,855
−32%vs 2000
vs $18,775 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.5%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$304
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $402 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.9% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−6%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hamilton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,957)
Black0.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(24)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(134)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(3,281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.7%(22)
Diversity Score
1
−85%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.6%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+47%vs 2000
vs 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton, Illinois?

Hamilton, Illinois has about 3,281 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Hamilton, Illinois?

The typical household in Hamilton, Illinois earns about $28,623 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamilton, Illinois expensive?

In Hamilton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $43,000, and the typical rent is about $304 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton, Illinois?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hamilton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamilton, Illinois?

About 8.5% of people in Hamilton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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