Hamilton SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Crime in Hamilton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Hamilton. Key points include:
There were 134 total crimes in Hamilton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Hamilton is 1,924.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Hamilton is 186.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Hamilton is 1,737.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Hamilton is -9.19% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Hamilton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Hamilton / 100k People |
Alabama / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 134 | 1,924.5 | 1,924.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 186.7 | 359.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 14.4 | 8.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 34.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | 143.6 | 291.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 121 | 1,737.8 | 1,565.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 13 | 186.7 | 243.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 99 | 1,421.8 | 1,148.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 129.3 | 173.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Hamilton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hamilton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alabama. Key points include:
The cost of living in Hamilton is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Hamilton is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Hamilton is $172,640.
The median income in Hamilton is $54,871.
Hamilton's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Hamilton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Hamilton | Alabama | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 91 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 53 | 74 | 100 |
| Housing | 94 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 92 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Hamilton, AL Weather
The average high in Hamilton is 71.9° and the average low is 49.1°.
There are 79.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 59.3 inches of precipitation each year with 1.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Hamilton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 59.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Hamilton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Hamilton
The current population in Hamilton is 6,922. The population has increased 0.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,922 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 6,907 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 6,880 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 6,974 | 4.7% |
| 2020 | 6,662 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 6,682 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 6,664 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 6,718 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 6,784 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 6,814 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 6,842 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 6,858 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 6,780 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 6,878 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 6,868 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hamilton
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Hamilton is:
81.0% White with 5,609 White residents.
8.9% African American with 617 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
5.4% Two Or More with 377 Two Or More residents.
4.6% Hispanic with 319 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hamilton | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.0% | 63.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.9% | 25.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.6% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Hamilton
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Hamilton is 47.2% female with 3,268 female residents.
Hamilton is 52.8% male with 3,654 male residents.
| Gender | Hamilton | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 51.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.8% | 48.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hamilton for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Hamilton completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Hamilton completed 9-12th grade.
44.0% of adults in Hamilton completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Hamilton completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Hamilton completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Hamilton completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Hamilton completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Hamilton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Hamilton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Hamilton | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 44.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Hamilton, Alabama
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6.1% of households in Hamilton earn Less than $10,000.
10.6% of households in Hamilton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.4% of households in Hamilton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.6% of households in Hamilton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.2% of households in Hamilton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.6% of households in Hamilton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
21.1% of households in Hamilton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.4% of households in Hamilton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.8% of households in Hamilton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.2% of households in Hamilton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hamilton | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.6% | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.4% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.6% | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.2% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.6% | 16.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 21.1% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.4% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
