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Hamilton County

Kansas · 2,518 residents · 996.514 sq mi
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Hamilton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,894. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,000. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,518
−6%since 2000
from 2,670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
−8%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Hamilton County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,894
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,033 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,558
+37%since 2000
from $16,484 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction27.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$705
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−6%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(2,059)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(550)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.3%(1,157)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(1,361)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino43.1%(1,084)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other1.6%(41)
Diversity Score64.5%(1,624)
Diversity Score
64
+49%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.9%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
20.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.5%
−53.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton County, Kansas?

Hamilton County, Kansas has about 2,518 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hamilton County, Kansas earns about $44,894 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamilton County, Kansas expensive?

In Hamilton County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton County, Kansas?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hamilton County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamilton County, Kansas?

About 8.3% of people in Hamilton County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamilton County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamilton County, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 130 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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