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Hamilton City, CA
Census-designated place in Glenn County, California.
Population
2,267
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
5,538
ZIP codes
0
Hamilton City and its ZIP codes
Hamilton City at a glance
- Hamilton City is about 22 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,833 a year, 34% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $302,800 (59% below California) and median rent is $903 a month.
Local data for Hamilton City, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hamilton City, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,833
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$302,800
Median rent
$903/mo
Homeownership
61.2%
Bachelor's or higher
4.1%
Median age
28.2
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,997), German Americans (54), Laotian Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Glenn County. PPP loans are for Hamilton City.
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,523
9,713 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,305
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$193M
FY 2026, $6,664 per person
How people get to work
Hamilton City, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled19.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hamilton City, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
45
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
319
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 38°F
21.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hamilton City, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.9%
U.S. 11.1% +8.8 pts
Cities near Hamilton City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NordCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.1 |
| OrlandCity | 9.3 mi | 3 |
| ChicoCity | 9.4 mi | 34.4 |
| ArtoisCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| VinaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| DurhamCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 81.7 |
| CorningCity | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| Butte Creek CanyonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 20.5 |
| RichfieldCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| WillowsCity | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| CohassetCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 25 |
| Los MolinosCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| TehamaCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| Butte ValleyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 18.3 |
| Forest RanchCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 13.9 |
| ParadiseTown | 22 mi | 18.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hamilton City, CA in?
- Hamilton City is in Glenn County, California.
- What is the population of Hamilton City, CA?
- About 2,267 people live in Hamilton City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hamilton City?
- Nearby places include Nord (3.7 mi), Orland (9.3 mi), Chico (9.4 mi), Artois (12 mi), Vina (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023