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New Hamilton

Mississippi · 480 residents · 3.555 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
480
−2%since 2023
from 491 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
135 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 138 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
56.4
−19%since 2023
from 69.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
432508585661738201020202024New Hamilton
2024480
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,652
+1%since 2023
from $23,346 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+18.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
−6%since 2023
from 0.462 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance48.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical48.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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
88.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 90.0% in 2023
12.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(400)
Black3.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian15.5%(76)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.9%(191)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(378)
Black3.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian17.9%(86)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.3%(208)
Diversity Score
43
+11%since 2023
from 39 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 76.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+8%since 2023
from 21.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
39.3%
−16.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
60.7%
+16.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.6% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
29.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
26.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
Female
73.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 68.4% in 2023
Foreign born
17.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 84.2% 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 New Hamilton, Mississippi?

New Hamilton, Mississippi has about 480 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in New Hamilton, Mississippi?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in New Hamilton, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Hamilton, Mississippi?

About 9.4% of people in New Hamilton, Mississippi 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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