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Hamilton County

Iowa · 15,039 residents · 576.731 sq mi
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Hamilton County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,248. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $105,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,039
−9%since 2000
from 16,438 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+9%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K16K16K17K1990201020202024Hamilton County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,248
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,658 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,397
+67%since 2000
from $18,801 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$762
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−6%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(15,792)
Black0.2%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(234)
Asian1.5%(240)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(1,261)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(12,702)
Black0.6%(88)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(1,465)
Asian2.1%(314)
Other1%(143)
Diversity Score30.5%(4,589)
Segregation Score36.8%(5,541)
Diversity Score
31
+298%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+81%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton County, Iowa?

Hamilton County, Iowa has about 15,039 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamilton County, Iowa?

The typical household in Hamilton County, Iowa earns about $60,248 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamilton County, Iowa expensive?

In Hamilton County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $105,200, and the typical rent is about $762 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton County, Iowa?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hamilton County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamilton County, Iowa?

About 7.5% of people in Hamilton County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamilton County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamilton County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,032 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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