Hamilton County, Illinois

IL · FIPS 17065 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 7,916 #2,657 / 3,222
18th
Median Household Income $65,746 -12.5% #1,567 / 3,222
51th
Median Age 43.9 years +12.9% #960 / 3,222
70th
Median Home Value $113,700 -59.7% #2,791 / 3,222
13th
Median Gross Rent $568 -51.2% #3,098 / 3,222
4th
Poverty Rate 12.1% -4.1% #1,292 / 3,222
60th

Demographics

Hamilton County has a population of 7,916, making it the #2,657 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.9 years, which is 12.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.5%
Native Born
0.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Hamilton County is $65,746, ranking #1,567 out of 3,222 counties — 12.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.1% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.

Median Household Income
$65,746 −12.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,567 of 3,222
51th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,790 −3.6% vs nat'l
Rank #849 of 3,222
74th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.1% −4.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,292 of 3,222
60th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.1% −3.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,101 of 3,222
35th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.0% −37.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,818 of 3,222
44th percentile
Mean Commute Time
29.5 min +7.0% vs nat'l
Rank #960 of 3,222
70th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Hamilton County is $113,700 (-59.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $568/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.4%.

Median Home Value
$113,700 −59.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,791 of 3,222
13th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$568 −51.2% vs nat'l
Rank #3,098 of 3,222
4th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.4% +18.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,279 of 3,222
60th percentile
76.4% Homeownership

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Health

92.4% of residents in Hamilton County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% above the national rate.

92.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
92.4% +0.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,575 of 3,222
51th percentile

About Hamilton County, Illinois

Hamilton County, Illinois has a total population of 7,916, making it the 2,657th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hamilton County is 43.9 years, which is 12.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Hamilton County is $65,746, which ranks #1,567 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.

The median home value in Hamilton County is $113,700, 59.7% below the national median. Renters in Hamilton County pay a median gross rent of $568 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Hamilton County, 21.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.5 min.

Hamilton County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.2%).

All data for Hamilton County, Illinois 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.