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Hamilton

Indiana · 1,559 residents (2025 est.) · 2.101 sq mi
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Hamilton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,761. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $298,200. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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
1,939
+5%since 2023
from 1,849 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
923 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 880 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.7
+1%since 2023
from 52.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,559 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K200920202024Hamilton
20242K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,761
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $66,884 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,350
+2%since 2023
from $47,577 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
−2%since 2023
from 0.480 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$298,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $265,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,013
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $929 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
35.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+8%since 2023
from 4.0 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,783)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(17)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other2.4%(44)
Diversity Score8.7%(161)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,860)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(55)
Diversity Score9.9%(191)
Diversity Score
10
+14%since 2023
from 9 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+8%since 2023
from 25.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 84.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 36.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
Female
54.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 77.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 98.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton, Indiana?

Hamilton, Indiana has about 1,939 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamilton, Indiana?

The typical household in Hamilton, Indiana earns about $69,761 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamilton, Indiana expensive?

In Hamilton, Indiana, the median home is worth about $298,200, and the typical rent is about $1,013 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton, Indiana?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hamilton, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamilton, Indiana?

About 7.3% of people in Hamilton, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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