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Hamilton County

Indiana · 274,569 residents · 394.381 sq mi
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Hamilton County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,947. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $211,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 72% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
274,569
+50%since 2000
from 182,740 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
696 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 463 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.6
+4%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
83K160K237K314K391K1990201020202024Hamilton County
2024365K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,947
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,026 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,500
+16%since 2000
from $33,109 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11%
US avg: 7%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$903
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $709 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+12%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(170,674)
Black1.5%(2,775)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(2,911)
Asian2.4%(4,423)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(24,582)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(237,317)
Black3.4%(9,395)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(9,426)
Asian4.8%(13,122)
Other1.8%(5,055)
Diversity Score30.8%(84,628)
Diversity Score
31
+129%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 48.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.0%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Hamilton County to nearby counties

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Home value$161,300−24%
Population135,088−65%
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HAMILTON COUNTY VS
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Income$76,156−7%
Home value$174,600−17%
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HAMILTON COUNTY VS
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Home value$224,000+6%
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Income$93,186+14%
Home value$274,800+30%
Population90,969−76%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton County, Indiana?

Hamilton County, Indiana has about 274,569 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hamilton County, Indiana earns about $81,947 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamilton County, Indiana expensive?

In Hamilton County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $211,200, and the typical rent is about $903 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton County, Indiana?

About 53.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hamilton County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamilton County, Indiana?

About 4.5% of people in Hamilton County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamilton County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamilton County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 165,633 residents, a change of about 152 percent over that period.

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