Living in Hamilton, Mississippi

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hamilton · Census data 2020–2024

Hamilton has 320 residents with a median age of 35.7. .

Hamilton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Hamilton at a glance

Population
320
Median age
35.7State: 38.6
Homeowners
78.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.5%

Is Hamilton a good place to live?

Pros: A poverty rate of 10.9%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Housing in Hamilton: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
203
Owner-occupied
78.3%
Renter-occupied
21.7%
Vacant
25.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1970
Average household size
2.11

Hamilton demographics

Population
320
Median age
35.7
Under 18
25.3%
65 and older
23.4%
Households
152
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
17.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White95.3%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black3.4%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hamilton ›

Education in Hamilton

3.5% of adults 25 and older in Hamilton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Hamilton3.5%
Mississippi25.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Hamilton

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.8%
Average commute
—State: 26 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
86.2%

Hamilton vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Hamilton320———
Caledonia1,414$82,806$203,300$1,042
Columbus AFB1,293$69,539—$1,500
Aberdeen4,890$33,285$87,600$727
Gattman133$66,087——
Hatley586$63,523$196,700$775
Columbus23,348$42,235$125,700$897
Amory6,500$52,901$162,000$834
Vernon1,714$27,967$103,800$530

More for people moving to Hamilton

Hamilton ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›

Living in Hamilton: FAQ

Is Hamilton, MS a good place to live?

Pluses: a poverty rate of 10.9%.

What is the median age in Hamilton?

The median age in Hamilton is 35.7 years (Mississippi: 38.6).

What is the unemployment rate in Hamilton?

The unemployment rate in Hamilton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Hamilton?

3.5% of adults in Hamilton have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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