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Hamilton

Texas · 2,895 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 $40,972. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,000. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,895
−3%since 2000
from 2,977 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
835 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 859 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+5%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Hamilton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,972
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,585 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,162
+41%since 2000
from $15,012 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,000
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+58%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(2,744)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(201)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.7%(497)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(2,361)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(436)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other1.3%(37)
Diversity Score36.5%(1,058)
Diversity Score
37
+119%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
−1%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.8%
−68.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton, Texas?

Hamilton, Texas has about 2,895 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamilton, Texas?

The typical household in Hamilton, Texas earns about $40,972 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 $105,000, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton, Texas?

About 14.3% 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 22.9% of people in Hamilton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamilton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamilton, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 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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