Hamilton is a city located in Butler County Ohio. Hamilton has a 2024 population of 62,859. It is also the county seat of Butler County. Hamilton is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually and its population has decreased by -0.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 63,409 in 2020.
The average household income in Hamilton is $66,932 with a poverty rate of 19.64%. The median age in Hamilton is 35.1 years: 34.4 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hamilton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50,398 | 79.81% |
| Black or African American | 5,608 | 8.88% |
| Two or more races | 4,799 | 7.6% |
| Other race | 1,674 | 2.65% |
| Asian | 423 | 0.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 147 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 100 | 0.16% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,700 | 2.49 | 54.6 | 45.4 |
| Non Family | 9,906 | 1.3 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
| Married | 9,083 | 3.24 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Female | 4,186 | 3.44 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
| Male | 1,525 | 3.09 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
54.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,665 | 8.85% |
| Associates Degree | 3,594 | 8.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,599 | 11.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,575 | 3.8% |
| High School Graduate | 17,979 | 43.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,971 | 4.76% |
| Some College | 8,021 | 19.37% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33,834 | 30,072 | 5,332 |
| Black | 3,306 | 2,907 | 422 |
| Hispanic | 2,549 | 1,270 | 171 |
| 2+ Races | 1,712 | 1,526 | 155 |
| Other Race | 853 | 449 | 43 |
| Asian | 334 | 311 | 126 |
| Islander | 51 | 35 | 0 |
| Native American | 33 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 93.11%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,403 | $62,357 | $44,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,298 | $0 | $88,065 |
| High School Graduate | $36,600 | $42,425 | $29,141 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,201 | $27,042 | $16,607 |
| Overall | $38,107 | $44,102 | $33,595 |
| Some College | $38,242 | $50,149 | $33,009 |
$38,107
Average Earnings
$44,102
Average Male
$33,595
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.73% of Hamilton residents speak only English, while 8.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46,677 | 6,981 | 14.96% |
| Hispanic | 5,718 | 2,403 | 42.03% |
| Black | 5,257 | 1,689 | 32.13% |
| Multiple | 4,717 | 1,317 | 27.92% |
| Other | 1,627 | 647 | 39.77% |
| Islander | 147 | 147 | 100% |
| Native | 100 | 90 | 90% |
| Asian | 398 | 57 | 14.32% |
19.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.65%
Male Poverty Rate
20.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hamilton is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hamilton is Asian, with 14.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.66% |
| High School | 16.3% |
| Some College | 9.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45.23% |
| Female Unemployed | 35.38% |
| Female Employed | 11.18% |
| Male Employed | 5.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,579 | $74,515 |
| Households | $52,995 | $66,932 |
| Married Families | $76,535 | $88,003 |
| Non Families | $38,411 | $50,973 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
37.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,085
Number of Veterans
2,774
Male Veterans
311
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,150 |
| Second Gulf War | 644 |
| First Gulf War | 385 |
| Korea | 152 |
| World War II | 43 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 944 |
| 75+ | 641 |
| 35 to 54 | 532 |
| 55 to 64 | 532 |
| 18 to 34 | 436 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,846 | 7.11% |
| Black | 156 | 3.77% |
| Hispanic | 87 | 2.4% |
| 2+ Races | 76 | 2.86% |
| Native American | 7 | 7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
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
76.46%
Born in Hamilton
95.24%
Native Born
4.76%
Foreign Born
3.29%
Non Citizen
1.47%
Naturalized
95.24% of Hamilton residents were born in the United States, with 76.46% having been born in Ohio. 3.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 62,172 | -138 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 62,310 | -137 | -0.22% |
| 2027 | 62,447 | -137 | -0.22% |
| 2026 | 62,584 | -138 | -0.22% |
| 2025 | 62,722 | -137 | -0.22% |
| 2024 | 62,859 | -138 | -0.22% |
| 2023 | 62,997 | 61 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 62,936 | -129 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 63,065 | -344 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 63,409 | 1,283 | 2.07% |
| 2019 | 62,126 | 5 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 62,121 | 15 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 62,106 | -138 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 62,244 | -94 | -0.15% |
| 2015 | 62,338 | -62 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 62,400 | 119 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 62,281 | 71 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 62,210 | -88 | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 62,298 | -11 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 62,309 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 60,690 | -678 | -1.1% |
| 1990 | 61,368 | -1,821 | -2.88% |
| 1980 | 63,189 | -4,676 | -6.89% |
| 1970 | 67,865 | -4,489 | -6.2% |
| 1960 | 72,354 | 14,403 | 24.85% |
| 1950 | 57,951 | 7,359 | 14.55% |
| 1940 | 50,592 | -1,584 | -3.04% |
| 1930 | 52,176 | 12,501 | 31.51% |
| 1920 | 39,675 | 4,396 | 12.46% |
| 1910 | 35,279 | 11,365 | 47.52% |
| 1900 | 23,914 | 6,349 | 36.15% |
| 1890 | 17,565 | 5,443 | 44.9% |
| 1880 | 12,122 | 1,041 | 9.39% |
| 1870 | 11,081 | 3,858 | 53.41% |
| 1860 | 7,223 | 4,013 | 125.02% |
| 1850 | 3,210 | -58,962 | -94.84% |