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Hamilton

Montana · 4,659 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 $36,117. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $201,200. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,659
+26%since 2000
from 3,705 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,831 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 1,456 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.2
+7%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Hamilton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,117
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,013 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,461
+73%since 2000
from $14,689 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
54.1% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(4,068)
Black0.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(212)
Asian1.4%(66)
Other3.3%(154)
Diversity Score23.9%(1,111)
Diversity Score
24
+275%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 49.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.8%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton, Montana?

Hamilton, Montana has about 4,659 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamilton, Montana?

The typical household in Hamilton, Montana earns about $36,117 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 $201,200, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton, Montana?

About 31.0% 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 19.8% 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 1,922 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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