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Hamilton

Mississippi · 320 residents · 3.154 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%.

At a glance
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
320
+1%since 2023
from 316 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
101 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 100 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
−11%since 2023
from 40.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
155317478639801201020202024Hamilton
2024320
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$32,093
+18%since 2023
from $27,305 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
−2%since 2023
from 0.457 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance16.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
78.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 70.4% in 2023
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
25.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 33.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(295)
Black5.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(4)
Diversity Score15.7%(50)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(305)
Black3.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(4)
Diversity Score11.3%(36)
Diversity Score
11
−28%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
26.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
Female
55.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 78.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton, Mississippi?

Hamilton, Mississippi has about 320 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Hamilton, Mississippi?

About 3.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hamilton, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamilton, Mississippi?

About 10.9% of people in Hamilton, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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