Hamilton County

Hamilton County

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Hamilton County is 2,428. The population is expected to shrink to 2,340 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.74%.

The median age of Hamilton County residents is 35.

The diversity index of Hamilton County is 77.7, 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.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Hamilton County is $68,822 and projected to be $77,995 in 2029. Per capita income is $25,510, projected to be $28,932 in 2029. 0.12% of households – 3 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $385,369 and the average disposable income is $56,467.

There are 1,080 housing units in Hamilton County; 648 are owner-occupied, 252 are rented, and 180 are vacant. The average home value is $178,472, with 19 homes built in 2010 or later, and 217 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 187 businesses in Hamilton County, employing 1,354 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,161 age 16 and above. 109 workers commute into Hamilton County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

965 residents both live and work in/around Hamilton County. The average travel time is 15.5 minutes. 22.69% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 790 drive alone, 188 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 116 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 67 residents work from home.

599 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 116 have associates degrees, 229 have bachelor’s degrees, and 69 hold a graduate or professional degree.