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, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

252

Median Agei

46.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

66.3%167

Hispanic/Latino

19%48

Two or More

9.9%25

Asian

4.8%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.3%22

High School Diploma

27.6%59

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%12

Some College (1+ yr)

15%32

Associate's Degree

3.3%7

Bachelor's Degree

3.7%8

Master's Degree

4.7%10

HS or Higher

70.1%

BA or Higher

8.4%

Graduate+

4.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$237,000

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.7%114

Renter-Occupied

12.3%16

Total Units

140

Homeownership

87.7%

Vacancy Rate

7.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

19.3%22

$100K–$150K

1.8%2

$150K–$200K

11.4%13

$200K–$300K

28.9%33

$300K–$500K

37.7%43

$500K–$1M

0.9%1

Rent Distribution

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.4%2

2000–2009

9.3%13

1990–1999

28.6%40

1980–1989

2.1%3

1970–1979

4.3%6

1960–1969

8.6%12

1950–1959

3.6%5

1939 or earlier

42.1%59

Heating Fuel

Electricity

66.2%86

Bottled/LP Gas

19.2%25

Wood

6.2%8

Utility Gas

5.4%7

Other

3.1%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,500

Mean Household Incomei

$73,421

Per Capita Incomei

$36,914

Poverty Ratei

19.4%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

116

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.2%8

$10K–$15K

13.1%17

$15K–$20K

4.6%6

$20K–$25K

13.1%17

$30K–$35K

0.8%1

$35K–$40K

5.4%7

$40K–$45K

0.8%1

$50K–$60K

1.5%2

$60K–$75K

12.3%16

$75K–$100K

9.2%12

$100K–$125K

6.9%9

$125K–$150K

18.5%24

$150K–$200K

1.5%2

$200K+

6.2%8

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

207.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

25.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

109

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

24(11% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98%Insured

2%Uninsured