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Hamilton

Texas · 2,977 residents · 3.467 sq mi
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Hamilton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,585. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,200. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,977
+1%since 1990
from 2,937 in 1990
1990 – 2025
859 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 847 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
−11%since 1990
from 45.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Hamilton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,585
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,092 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,012
+42%since 1990
from $10,593 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.9%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 19.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$389
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $259 in 1990
US average: $602
74.2%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
25.8% rent
1.6
−19%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,815)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(156)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score20.9%(615)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(2,744)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(201)
Asian0.3%(10)
Diversity Score16.7%(497)
17
−20%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.1%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 58.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
−24%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hamilton, Texas?

Hamilton, Texas has about 2,977 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hamilton, Texas?

The typical household in Hamilton, Texas earns about $26,585 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamilton, Texas expensive?

In Hamilton, Texas, the median home is worth about $43,200, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton, Texas?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hamilton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamilton, Texas?

About 15.9% of people in Hamilton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamilton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamilton, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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