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Hamilton

Montana · 4,348 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 $24,234. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $149,500. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% 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
4,348
+17%since 2000
from 3,705 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,709 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,456 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
−3%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Hamilton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,234
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,013 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,620
+27%since 2000
from $14,689 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$597
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.1%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
52.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.2
+42%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(4,029)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(133)
Asian1.4%(60)
Other2.4%(104)
Diversity Score16.9%(736)
Diversity Score
17
+166%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+107%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.4%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton, Montana?

Hamilton, Montana has about 4,348 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamilton, Montana?

The typical household in Hamilton, Montana earns about $24,234 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 $149,500, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton, Montana?

About 28.5% 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 29.6% of people in Hamilton, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamilton, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamilton, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,611 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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