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Hamilton, IN

Town in Steuben County, Indiana.

Population

1,939

Land area

2.1sq mi

People per sq mi

923

ZIP codes

0

Hamilton and its ZIP codes

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Hamilton at a glance

  • Hamilton is about 4.8 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • The median household income is $69,761, 3% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $298,200 (37% above Indiana) and median rent is $1,013 a month.

Local data for Hamilton, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hamilton, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$69,761

Poverty rate

7.3%

Median home value

$298,200

Median rent

$1,013/mo

Homeownership

70.6%

Bachelor's or higher

24.8%

Median age

52.7

Average commute

27.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (724), Irish Americans (191), Polish Americans (78).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Steuben County. PPP loans are for Hamilton.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,576

16,091 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,084

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$252M

FY 2026, $7,332 per person

Steuben County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Hamilton, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone88.0%
  • Carpooled4.5%
  • Public transit0.5%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home6.0%

Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hamilton, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

368

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

105

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 16°F

38.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hamilton, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.7%

U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts

Diabetes

15.6%

U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts

Smoking

16.4%

U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.5%

U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts

Cities near Hamilton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Pleasant LakeCensus-designated place5 mi0.7
MetzCensus-designated place6.8 mi0.1
AshleyTown7.5 mi1.9
Edon, OHVillage8 mi1.1
AngolaCity8.3 mi6.7
HudsonTown8.4 mi0.7
ButlerCity8.5 mi2
WaterlooTown9.2 mi2.1
Holiday WoodsCensus-designated place9.6 mi0.2
Blakeslee, OHVillage10 mi0.1
Edgerton, OHVillage11 mi1.7
HelmerCensus-designated place13 mi0.1
FremontTown13 mi3.1
CorunnaTown14 mi0.2
Jimmerson LakeCensus-designated place14 mi1.7
Nettle Lake, OHCensus-designated place14 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hamilton, IN in?
Hamilton is in Steuben County, Indiana.
What is the population of Hamilton, IN?
About 1,939 people live in Hamilton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hamilton?
Nearby places include Pleasant Lake (5 mi), Metz (6.8 mi), Ashley (7.5 mi), Edon, OH (8 mi), Angola (8.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023