As of 2026 the population of Hamilton County is 2,496. The population is expected to shrink to 2,489 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.06%.
The median age of Hamilton County residents is 35.
The diversity index of Hamilton County is 78.0, meaning that there is a 78% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Hamilton County is $88,428 and projected to be $96,287 in 2031. Per capita income is $32,062, projected to be $34,468 in 2031. 2% of households – 50 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $676,497 and the average disposable income is $68,375.
There are 1,087 housing units in Hamilton County; 658 are owner-occupied, 247 are rented, and 182 are vacant. The average home value is $178,765, with 42 homes built in 2010 or later, and 178 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 171 businesses in Hamilton County, employing 1,212 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,098 age 16 and above. 114 workers commute into Hamilton County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
899 residents both live and work in/around Hamilton County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 19.35% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 756 drive alone, 181 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 53 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 108 residents work from home.
488 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 92 have associates degrees, 259 have bachelor’s degrees, and 70 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
