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Hamilton

Ohio · 64,644 residents (2025 est.) · 21.45 sq mi
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Hamilton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,166. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,200. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
63,468
+5%since 2000
from 60,690 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,959 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,829 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:64,644 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
60K61K62K63K64K1990201020202024Hamilton
202463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,166
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,365 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,879
+65%since 2000
from $17,493 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+2%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,007
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
45.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+25%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(53,386)
Black7.5%(4,562)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(1,566)
Asian0.4%(272)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.5%(14,877)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(45,917)
Black7.5%(4,754)
Hispanic / Latino12%(7,637)
Asian0.8%(524)
Other7.3%(4,636)
Diversity Score56.4%(35,788)
Diversity Score
56
+130%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+61%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.2%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2017
from 74.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2016
from 94.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton, Ohio?

Hamilton, Ohio has about 63,468 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamilton, Ohio?

The typical household in Hamilton, Ohio earns about $55,166 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamilton, Ohio expensive?

In Hamilton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $165,200, and the typical rent is about $1,007 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton, Ohio?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hamilton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamilton, Ohio?

About 19.6% of people in Hamilton, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamilton, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamilton, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,100 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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