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New Hamilton

Mississippi · 533 residents · 3.555 sq mi
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New Hamilton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,132. Population has declined 7% since 2019. Median home value is $159,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
533
−7%since 2019
from 573 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
150 / sq mi
−7%since 2019
from 161 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+5%since 2019
from 37.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
432508585661738201020202024New Hamilton
2024480
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,132
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $44,554 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$27,559
−7%since 2019
from $29,513 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 29.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food8.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $157,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2022
Median gross rent
$762
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 73.3% in 2019
19.6% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+15%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(573)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(522)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(8)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 35.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2019
from 88.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
−4%since 2019
from 14.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2019
from 16.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2019
from 55.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2019
from 33.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2019
from 53.2% in 2019
Female
57.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2019
from 46.8% in 2019
Foreign born
13.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Hamilton, Mississippi?

New Hamilton, Mississippi has about 533 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Hamilton, Mississippi?

The typical household in New Hamilton, Mississippi earns about $39,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Hamilton, Mississippi expensive?

In New Hamilton, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $159,500, and the typical rent is about $762 a month.

How educated are people in New Hamilton, Mississippi?

About 30.8% 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 3.0% of people in New Hamilton, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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