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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Hamilton

Montana · 2,737 residents · 2.544 sq mi
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Hamilton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,913. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 968 residents. Median home value is $46,500. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 35% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,737
−26%vs 2000
vs 3,705 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,076 / sq mi
−26%vs 2000
vs 1,456 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
47.3
+7%vs 2000
vs 44.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Hamilton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,913
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,013 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,932
−32%vs 2000
vs $14,689 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,500
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $95,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$247
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $437 in 2000
US average: $450
54.4%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.0% in 2000
45.6% rent
3.1
−28%vs 2000
vs 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(3,523)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(61)
Asian0.8%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(236)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(2,713)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(29)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0.7%(18)
Diversity Score4.7%(129)
5
−26%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.6%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.0%
−11.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
+90%vs 2000
vs 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hamilton, Montana?

Hamilton, Montana has about 2,737 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Hamilton, Montana?

The typical household in Hamilton, Montana earns about $14,913 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamilton, Montana expensive?

In Hamilton, Montana, the median home is worth about $46,500, and the typical rent is about $247 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton, Montana?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hamilton, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamilton, Montana?

About 17.8% of people in Hamilton, Montana 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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