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Hamilton

Washington · 309 residents · 1.197 sq mi
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Hamilton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,500. Population has grown 42% since 1990. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $98,800. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

309
+42%since 1990
from 218 in 1990
1990 – 2025
258 / sq mi
+42%since 1990
from 182 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+14%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1412202993774561990201020202024Hamilton
2024252
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,844 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,531
+70%since 1990
from $7,956 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.8%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$98,800
+65%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$563
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $394 in 1990
US average: $602
76.9%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.8% in 1990
23.1% rent
3.1
+37%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(206)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.4%(3)
Diversity Score13.1%(29)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(9)
Asian0.6%(2)
Diversity Score9.1%(28)
9
−31%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.0%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.0%
+13.8 ptssince 1990
from 56.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.0%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.6 min
−36%since 1990
from 44.6 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, Washington?

Hamilton, Washington has about 309 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hamilton, Washington?

The typical household in Hamilton, Washington earns about $31,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamilton, Washington expensive?

In Hamilton, Washington, the median home is worth about $98,800, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton, Washington?

About 3.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hamilton, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamilton, Washington?

About 22.8% of people in Hamilton, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamilton, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamilton, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 91 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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