Hamilton County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19079 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,886 | — | #2,168 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,432 | -3.6% | #1,018 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.7 years | +7.2% | #1,588 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $156,400 | -44.5% | #2,115 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $877 | -24.6% | #1,567 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | -41.3% | #263 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hamilton County has a population of 14,886, making it the #2,168 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hamilton County is $72,432, ranking #1,018 out of 3,222 counties — 3.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.4% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Hamilton County is $156,400 (-44.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $877/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.4%.
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94.3% of residents in Hamilton County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% above the national rate.
About Hamilton County, Iowa
Hamilton County, Iowa has a total population of 14,886, making it the 2,168th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hamilton County is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hamilton County is $72,432, which ranks #1,018 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Hamilton County is $156,400, 44.5% below the national median. Renters in Hamilton County pay a median gross rent of $877 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hamilton County, 22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.8 min.
Hamilton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.1%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (2.3%).
All data for Hamilton County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.