Life in Hamilton research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hamilton over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hamilton:
The population in Hamilton is 6,974.
The median home value in Hamilton is $91,700.
The median income in Hamilton is $42,722.
The cost of living in Hamilton is 79 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Hamilton is $529.
The unemployment rate in Hamilton is 4.9%.
The poverty rate in Hamilton is 17.2%.
Crime in Hamilton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Hamilton. Key points include:
There were 26 total crimes in Hamilton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Hamilton is 392.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Hamilton is 15.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Hamilton is 377.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Hamilton is -83.10% below the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Hamilton / 100k People |
Alabama / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 26 | 392.7 | 2,590.3 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 1 | 15.1 | 453.6 | 369.8 |
Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.6 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 54.2 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 1 | 15.1 | 357.1 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 25 | 377.6 | 2,136.8 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 6 | 90.6 | 399.5 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 14 | 211.4 | 1,515.3 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 5 | 75.5 | 222.0 | 282.7 |
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 79 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 $91,700.
The median income in Hamilton is $42,722.
Living Expense | Hamilton | Alabama | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 79 | 88 | 100 | |
Services | 90 | 95 | 100 | |
Groceries | 85 | 97 | 100 | |
Health | 82 | 88 | 100 | |
Housing | 56 | 69 | 100 | |
Transportation | 88 | 90 | 100 | |
Utilities | 87 | 101 | 100 |
The current population in Hamilton is 6,974. The population has increased 1.5% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2021 | 6,974 | 4.7% |
2020 | 6,664 | -0.8% |
2019 | 6,718 | -1.0% |
2018 | 6,784 | -0.4% |
2017 | 6,814 | -0.4% |
2016 | 6,842 | -0.2% |
2015 | 6,858 | 1.2% |
2014 | 6,780 | -1.4% |
2013 | 6,878 | 0.1% |
2012 | 6,868 | - |
87.5% White with 6,105 White residents.
9.9% African American with 692 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 7 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 5 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
1.8% Two Or More with 127 Two Or More residents.
0.5% Hispanic with 38 Hispanic residents.
Race | Hamilton | AL | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 87.5% | 64.9% | 59.4% |
African American | 9.9% | 26.3% | 12.2% |
American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Asian | 0.1% | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 1.8% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
Hispanic | 0.5% | 4.5% | 18.4% |
Hamilton is 53.4% female with 3,723 female residents.
Hamilton is 46.6% male with 3,250 male residents.
Gender | Hamilton | AL | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 53.4% | 51.4% | 50.5% |
Male | 46.6% | 48.6% | 49.5% |
4.0% of adults in Hamilton completed < 9th grade.
16.0% of adults in Hamilton completed 9-12th grade.
42.0% of adults in Hamilton completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Hamilton completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Hamilton completed associate's degree.
6.0% of adults in Hamilton completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Hamilton completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Hamilton completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Hamilton completed doctorate degree.
Education | Hamilton | AL | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
9-12th Grade | 16.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 42.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 17.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 2.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
5.1% of households in Hamilton earn Less than $10,000.
12.6% of households in Hamilton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
20.1% of households in Hamilton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.3% of households in Hamilton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
19.4% of households in Hamilton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.7% of households in Hamilton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.8% of households in Hamilton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
5.1% of households in Hamilton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
1.4% of households in Hamilton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
0.5% of households in Hamilton earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Hamilton | AL | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 7.4% | 5.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 12.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 20.1% | 10.3% | 7.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 4.3% | 10.0% | 8.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 19.4% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 19.7% | 17.3% | 16.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 11.8% | 12.1% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 5.1% | 13.8% | 16.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 1.4% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
$200,000 or more | 0.5% | 5.1% | 9.5% |