County-level Census Bureau data covering income, housing, demographics, education, employment, and more. Counties are the primary administrative division in the U.S. and the most common unit for comparing local conditions across a state.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Hamilton County
- What is the median household income in Hamilton County?
- The median household income in Hamilton County is $46,154 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Hamilton County?
- The poverty rate in Hamilton County is 16.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Hamilton County?
- $117,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Hamilton County?
- The median gross rent in Hamilton County is $670 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Hamilton County residents have a college degree?
- 20.9% of adults in Hamilton County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,559
Median Income
$46,154
Median Home Value
$117,000
Poverty Rate
16.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.5%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$6,223 (+15.6%)
Home Value:
+$48,600 (+71.1%)
Poverty Rate:
+8.4 pp (+107.7%)
Bachelor's+:
+14.9 pp (+248.3%)
Unemployment:
+5.0 pp (+200%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,559
Median Age
39.0
Female
57.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 83.9%
Black 10.1%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$46,154
±$14,139
-$38,424 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$65,608
Median Family Income
$75,855
Poverty Rate
16.2%
+6.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
19.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
8.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
26.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.7%
$10–15k
5.6%
$15–25k
11.5%
$25–35k
6.1%
$35–50k
18.5%
$50–75k
9.1%
$75–100k
18.9%
$100–150k
14.7%
$150–200k
3.5%
$200k+
1.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
775
Owner-Occupied
83.0%
Renter-Occupied
17.0%
Vacancy Rate
26.2%
Median Home Value
$117,000
-$286,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$670
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
24.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
16.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
15.8%
$50–100k
22.3%
$100–200k
20.0%
$200–300k
11.8%
$300–500k
16.0%
$500k–$1M
3.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.1%
1 vehicle
28.5%
2 vehicles
43.7%
3+
24.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
60.6%
Single-fam. att.
1.2%
2–4 units
2.3%
Mobile home
35.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.8%
1940–1969
3.4%
1970–1999
21.0%
2000–2009
8.8%
2010+
11.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
81.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
20.9%
-18.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.8%
Some College / Associate
20.9%
Less Than High School
6.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Unemployment Rate
7.5%
+1.3 pp vs. state
Work from Home
0.0%
Self-Employed
7.0%
Government Workers
32.7%
Private For-Profit
60.3%
Industry
Manufacturing
20.3%
Edu/Health
17.3%
Transportation
13.5%
Public Admin
12.2%
Construction
8.3%
Retail
7.9%
Finance
5.3%
Arts/Entmt.
4.1%
Prof. Services
3.2%
Agriculture
2.8%
Wholesale
2.3%
Occupation
Management
35.5%
Production
27.3%
Sales
16.2%
Food Prep
12.8%
Construction
8.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
30.6 min
Drove Alone
86.7%
Carpool
11.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
572
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
51.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
10.3%
5–9
11.1%
10–14
5.8%
15–19
6.3%
20–24
6.5%
25–34
8.2%
35–44
11.4%
45–54
6.9%
55–64
6.2%
65–74
10.7%
75–84
10.3%
85+
6.2%
Under 18: 29.2%
Working age (18–64): 70.8%
65 and over: 16.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.9%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
66.7%
Europe
20.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.9%
With a Disability
15.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.6%
Uninsured
7.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
72.6%
Has a Computer
89.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
97.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Compare Hamilton County
Compare to another county →Where People Move From (IRS Migration Data)
Top origins of people who moved to Hamilton County in 2023, by number of tax returns filed (IRS SOI Migration Data).
| Origin | Tax Returns | People (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Other flows - South | 22 | 31 |
| Other flows - Northeast | 21 | 38 |