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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hamilton

Virginia · 562 residents · 0.222 sq mi
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Hamilton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,688. Population has fallen 24% since 1990, a loss of 181 residents. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $151,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

562
−24%since 1990
from 743 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,532 / sq mi
−24%since 1990
from 3,347 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
+11%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3734966197418641990201020202024Hamilton
2024589
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,688
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,667 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,474
+42%since 1990
from $19,363 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.3%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$151,700
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $157,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$767
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $544 in 1990
US average: $602
83.3%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 79.3% in 1990
16.7% rent
2.5
−25%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(739)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(2)
Diversity Score1.3%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(545)
Black1.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0.5%(3)
Diversity Score7.4%(42)
7
+452%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.2%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 31.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.1%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 84.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.4 min
−14%since 1990
from 27.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton, Virginia?

Hamilton, Virginia has about 562 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hamilton, Virginia?

The typical household in Hamilton, Virginia earns about $59,688 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 $151,700, and the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton, Virginia?

About 40.2% 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 3.3% 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 181 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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