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Hamilton County, TX
3 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Hamilton County, Texas.
Population
8,406
Land area
836sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Hamilton County
Hamilton County at a glance
- Hamilton County is 91% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,219 a year, 26% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,700 (48% below Texas) and median rent is $885 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Hamilton (2,934), Hico (1,771) and Carlton (10).
Local data for Hamilton County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hamilton County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,219
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$147,700
Prices +2.1% in a year
Median rent
$885/mo
Homeownership
78.7%
Bachelor's or higher
26.8%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,290), Mexican Americans (1,129), Irish Americans (842).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
$65.52M
FY 2026, $7,969 per person
PPP loans
$20.45M
507 loans, 2,575 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$62.22K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hamilton County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hamilton County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
431
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 32°F
36.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hamilton County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.6%
U.S. 11.1% +3.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hamilton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hamilton County, TX?
- Hamilton is the largest city or town in Hamilton County, with about 2,934 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hamilton County?
- Hamilton County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 76457, 76531, 76538, 76565, 76637.
- What is the population of Hamilton County, TX?
- About 8,406 people live in Hamilton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hamilton County?
- Hamilton County borders Coryell County, Erath County, Lampasas County, Bosque County, Comanche County, Mills County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023