Hamilton is a town located in Martin County North Carolina. Hamilton has a 2024 population of 292. Hamilton is currently declining at a rate of -1.02% annually and its population has decreased by -3.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 302 in 2020.
The average household income in Hamilton is $57,320 with a poverty rate of 13.66%. The median age in Hamilton is 61.7 years: 61.2 years for males, and 61.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hamilton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 129 | 70.49% |
| White | 50 | 27.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 2.19% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 93 | 1.97 | 86 | 14 |
| Married | 40 | 2.48 | 70 | 30 |
| Non Family | 36 | 1.08 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 17 | 2.65 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.53
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
86.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 11.3% |
| Associates Degree | 6 | 3.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 25 | 14.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 1 | 0.56% |
| High School Graduate | 71 | 40.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 3.95% |
| Some College | 47 | 26.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 123 | 99 | 10 |
| White | 50 | 47 | 15 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,938 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $56,250 | $27,857 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,857 | $31,250 | $27,857 |
| Some College | $24,792 | $24,792 | $28,750 |
$27,857
Average Earnings
$31,250
Average Male
$27,857
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.79% of Hamilton residents speak only English, while 2.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 129 | 20 | 15.5% |
| White | 50 | 5 | 10% |
13.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.69%
Male Poverty Rate
18.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hamilton is Black, with 15.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hamilton is White, with 10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.54% |
| High School | 9.86% |
| Some College | 9.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75% |
| Female Employed | 10.71% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,375 | $76,904 |
| Households | $40,781 | $57,320 |
| Married Families | $60,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,250 | $26,314 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2
Number of Veterans
1
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 2% |
| Black | 1 | 0.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.9%
Labor Force Participation
35.6%
Employment Rate
13.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.76%
Born in Hamilton
96.72%
Native Born
3.28%
Foreign Born
2.19%
Non Citizen
1.09%
Naturalized
96.72% of Hamilton residents were born in the United States, with 67.76% having been born in North Carolina. 2.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 281 | -2 | -0.71% |
| 2028 | 283 | -2 | -0.7% |
| 2027 | 285 | -3 | -1.04% |
| 2026 | 288 | -2 | -0.69% |
| 2025 | 290 | -2 | -0.68% |
| 2024 | 292 | -3 | -1.02% |
| 2023 | 295 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 295 | -4 | -1.34% |
| 2021 | 299 | -3 | -0.99% |
| 2020 | 302 | -64 | -17.49% |
| 2019 | 366 | -5 | -1.35% |
| 2018 | 371 | -1 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 372 | -5 | -1.33% |
| 2016 | 377 | -2 | -0.53% |
| 2015 | 379 | -4 | -1.04% |
| 2014 | 383 | -3 | -0.78% |
| 2013 | 386 | -2 | -0.52% |
| 2012 | 388 | -6 | -1.52% |
| 2011 | 394 | -6 | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 400 | 0 | 0% |