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Hamden

Ohio · 727 residents · 0.549 sq mi
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Hamden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,047. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 144 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $70,800. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
727
−17%since 2000
from 871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,324 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,587 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+11%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6407578749901K1990201020202024Hamden
2024796
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,047
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,808
+27%since 2000
from $13,242 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10%
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
33.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+2%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(842)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(704)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(16)
Diversity Score5.7%(41)
Diversity Score
6
+177%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 17.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.1%
−51.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamden, Ohio?

Hamden, Ohio has about 727 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamden, Ohio?

The typical household in Hamden, Ohio earns about $38,047 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamden, Ohio expensive?

In Hamden, Ohio, the median home is worth about $70,800, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Hamden, Ohio?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hamden, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamden, Ohio?

About 25.8% of people in Hamden, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamden, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamden, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 109 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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