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Hamilton, TX

City in Hamilton County, Texas.

Population

2,934

Land area

3.5sq mi

People per sq mi

846

ZIP codes

0

Hamilton and its ZIP codes

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Hamilton at a glance

  • Hamilton is about 7.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $43,780, 44% below the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,100 (64% below Texas) and median rent is $888 a month.

Local data for Hamilton, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hamilton, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$43,780

Poverty rate

15.5%

Median home value

$102,100

Median rent

$888/mo

Homeownership

68.6%

Bachelor's or higher

15.4%

Median age

40.5

Average commute

10.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (614), German Americans (300), Irish Americans (234).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,007

2,829 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$74,459

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$65.5M

FY 2026, $7,969 per person

Hamilton County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone87.5%
  • Carpooled11.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home1.4%

Average one-way commute: 10.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hamilton, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

431

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

5

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

95° / 34°F

31.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hamilton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.4%

U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts

Diabetes

15.2%

U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts

Smoking

17.3%

U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

16.0%

U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts

Cities near Hamilton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LamkinCensus-designated place13 mi0.7
CarltonCensus-designated place15 mi0.8
Cranfills GapCity16 mi0.7
EvantTown16 mi0.6
HicoCity20 mi1.8
GustineTown21 mi0.9
IredellCity23 mi0.4
PriddyCensus-designated place25 mi4
ProctorCensus-designated place28 mi0.4
GatesvilleCity29 mi10.7
MosheimCensus-designated place29 mi0.7
DublinCity30 mi3.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hamilton, TX in?
Hamilton is in Hamilton County, Texas.
What is the population of Hamilton, TX?
About 2,934 people live in Hamilton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hamilton?
Nearby places include Lamkin (13 mi), Carlton (15 mi), Cranfills Gap (16 mi), Evant (16 mi), Hico (20 mi).

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