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CITY · 2010 ACS

Hamilton

Indiana · 1,532 residents · 2.101 sq mi
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Hamilton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,466. Population has declined 4% since 2009. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $158,000. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
1,532
−4%since 2009
from 1,598 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
729 / sq mi
−4%since 2009
from 761 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
47.2
+4%since 2009
from 45.2 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K200920202024Hamilton
20242K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,466
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $53,917 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,762
+1%since 2009
from $27,441 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $152,100 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$596
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2009
from $584 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.5%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
29.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+5%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,431)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other10%(160)
Diversity Score23.5%(376)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,495)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(17)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other9.8%(150)
Diversity Score23.8%(365)
Diversity Score
24
+1%since 2009
from 24 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% 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
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton, Indiana?

Hamilton, Indiana has about 1,532 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamilton, Indiana?

The typical household in Hamilton, Indiana earns about $53,466 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 $158,000, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton, Indiana?

About 14.0% 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 13.1% of people in Hamilton, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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