Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hamilton, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

63,468

Median Agei

34.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.3%45,917

Hispanic/Latino

12%7,637

Black

7.5%4,754

Two or More

6.5%4,125

Asian

0.8%524

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.5%290

Other

0.3%211

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%2,098

High School Diploma

35.2%14,563

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%2,982

Some College (1+ yr)

13.1%5,409

Associate's Degree

8.4%3,463

Bachelor's Degree

11.6%4,805

Master's Degree

3.6%1,490

Professional Degree

0.9%363

Doctorate

0.4%171

HS or Higher

85.4%

BA or Higher

16.5%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$165,200

Median Renti

$1,007

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.3%13,488

Renter-Occupied

45.7%11,370

Total Units

26,922

Homeownership

54.3%

Vacancy Rate

7.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.6%1,024

$50K–$100K

12.9%1,745

$100K–$150K

21.3%2,869

$150K–$200K

23.1%3,111

$200K–$300K

21.3%2,868

$300K–$500K

12.1%1,629

$500K–$1M

1.4%183

$1M+

0.4%59

Rent Distribution

Under $500

811

$500–$750

1,397

$750–$1,000

3,221

$1,000–$1,250

2,916

$1,250–$1,500

1,390

$1,500–$2,000

973

$2,000+

322

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%85

2010–2019

3.6%970

2000–2009

7.8%2,091

1990–1999

4.6%1,232

1980–1989

5.8%1,568

1970–1979

10.7%2,875

1960–1969

9.6%2,574

1950–1959

20.3%5,471

1940–1949

10%2,688

1939 or earlier

27.4%7,368

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61%15,155

Electricity

35.2%8,760

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%430

Fuel Oil

0.8%200

No Fuel

0.6%158

Other

0.5%123

Wood

0.1%32

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,166

Mean Household Incomei

$70,388

Per Capita Incomei

$28,879

Poverty Ratei

19%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

30,502

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.6%1,877

$10K–$15K

4.3%1,070

$15K–$20K

4.5%1,118

$20K–$25K

5%1,234

$25K–$30K

4.4%1,088

$30K–$35K

4.7%1,175

$35K–$40K

4.1%1,027

$40K–$45K

6.1%1,520

$45K–$50K

4.8%1,188

$50K–$60K

8.6%2,134

$60K–$75K

10.9%2,698

$75K–$100K

14.6%3,632

$100K–$125K

8.2%2,029

$125K–$150K

3.7%912

$150K–$200K

4.7%1,171

$200K+

4%985

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,519

Residentsi

2,050

Avg. Tenant Renti

$381/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing181 homes84% occupied$354/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers620 homes65% occupied$437/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8297 homes97% occupied$279/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $55,166/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

85.9%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

10.9%

Low income$28K–$44K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $44K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

76.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

38.8% of subsidized households are minority

30.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

28,086

Avg. Commutei

24.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

28,693

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,796(5.7% of civilian adults)