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Hamilton

Virginia · 608 residents (2025 est.) · 0.222 sq mi
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Hamilton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $141,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $531,300. Poverty is rare here, at 0.5% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
589
+5%since 2000
from 562 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,653 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,532 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
−3%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:608 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3734966197418641990201020202024Hamilton
2024589
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$141,250
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,688 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,933
+115%since 2000
from $27,474 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.5%
+33.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
+9%since 2010
from 0.330 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$531,300
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $767 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
14.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.4%
+55.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+48%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
80
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(545)
Black1.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(42)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(503)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(44)
Asian1.7%(10)
Other4.9%(29)
Diversity Score32.8%(193)
Diversity Score
33
+343%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+11%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.2%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2017
from 83.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 91.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 5.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton, Virginia?

Hamilton, Virginia has about 589 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamilton, Virginia?

The typical household in Hamilton, Virginia earns about $141,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamilton, Virginia expensive?

In Hamilton, Virginia, the median home is worth about $531,300, and the typical rent is about $1,500 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton, Virginia?

About 56.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hamilton, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamilton, Virginia?

About 0.5% of people in Hamilton, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamilton, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamilton, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 154 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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