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Hamilton

Washington · 299 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 $45,417. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $209,400. Households here earn about 41% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

299
−3%since 2000
from 309 in 2000
1990 – 2025
250 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 258 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
41.4
+16%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1412202993774561990201020202024Hamilton
2024252
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,417
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$32,915
+143%since 2000
from $13,531 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
16.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade56.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$209,400
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
70.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
29.6% rent
4.6
+47%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(9)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(28)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(237)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(32)
Asian1%(3)
Other5.8%(17)
Diversity Score39.1%(117)
39
+329%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.4%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
7.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.4 min
−4%since 2000
from 28.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
94.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
42.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 44.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
47.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
50.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
8.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
5.8%
−62.8 ptssince 2013
from 68.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton, Washington?

Hamilton, Washington has about 299 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamilton, Washington?

The typical household in Hamilton, Washington earns about $45,417 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 $209,400.

How educated are people in Hamilton, Washington?

About 23.4% 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 16.7% 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 81 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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