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Hamilton, GA
City in Harris County, Georgia.
Population
2,043
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
598
ZIP codes
0
Hamilton and its ZIP codes
Hamilton at a glance
- Hamilton is about 3.2 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $92,083 a year, 19% more than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $289,300 (5% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,078 a month.
Local data for Hamilton, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hamilton, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,083
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$289,300
Median rent
$1,078/mo
Homeownership
68.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (426), German Americans (153), Puerto Ricans (110).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harris County. PPP loans are for Hamilton.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,229
6,950 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,579
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$351M
FY 2026, $10,125 per person
How people get to work
Hamilton, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.8%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hamilton, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
322
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
78
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
53.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hamilton, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Hamilton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pine MountainTown | 5.1 mi | 3.1 |
| CataulaCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 6.5 |
| ShilohCity | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| Waverly HallTown | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| EllerslieCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| AntiochCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| Warm SpringsCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Piney GroveCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| ManchesterCity | 16 mi | 8 |
| Valley, ALCity | 18 mi | 12.9 |
| LaGrangeCity | 18 mi | 42.3 |
| WoodlandCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| West PointCity | 19 mi | 12.9 |
| GreenvilleCity | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| ColumbusCity | 20 mi | 216.5 |
| Box SpringsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hamilton, GA in?
- Hamilton is in Harris County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Hamilton, GA?
- About 2,043 people live in Hamilton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hamilton?
- Nearby places include Pine Mountain (5.1 mi), Cataula (8.8 mi), Shiloh (11 mi), Waverly Hall (11 mi), Ellerslie (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023