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 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,746 | -12.5% | #1,567 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.9 years | +12.9% | #960 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $113,700 | -59.7% | #2,791 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $568 | -51.2% | #3,098 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% | -4.1% | #1,292 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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92.4% of residents in Hamilton County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% above the national rate.
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.