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Hamilton

Virginia · 619 residents · 0.222 sq mi
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Hamilton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $379,300. Poverty is rare here, at 0.8% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
619
+10%since 2000
from 562 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,788 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,532 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+6%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3734966197418641990201020202024Hamilton
2024589
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,417
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,365
+61%since 2000
from $27,474 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$379,300
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,250
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $767 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
21.0% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+42%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(477)
Black1.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(53)
Asian5%(31)
Other5.1%(31)
Diversity Score45.2%(280)
Diversity Score
45
+511%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+43%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton, Virginia?

Hamilton, Virginia has about 619 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamilton, Virginia?

The typical household in Hamilton, Virginia earns about $105,417 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 $379,300, and the typical rent is about $1,250 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton, Virginia?

About 43.6% 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 0.8% 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 124 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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