Hamilton County, Kansas

KS · FIPS 20075 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 2,471 #3,075 / 3,222
5th
Median Household Income $70,250 -6.5% #1,182 / 3,222
63th
Median Age 32.1 years -17.5% #3,123 / 3,222
3th
Median Home Value $115,800 -58.9% #2,748 / 3,222
15th
Median Gross Rent $909 -21.8% #1,384 / 3,222
57th
Poverty Rate 7.0% -44.2% #214 / 3,222
93th

Demographics

Hamilton County has a population of 2,471, making it the #3,075 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.1 years, which is 17.5% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

78.0%
Native Born
22.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Hamilton County is $70,250, ranking #1,182 out of 3,222 counties — 6.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.0% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.

Median Household Income
$70,250 −6.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,182 of 3,222
63th percentile
Per Capita Income
$29,091 −29.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,563 of 3,222
20th percentile
Poverty Rate
7.0% −44.2% vs nat'l
Rank #214 of 3,222
93th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.1% −42.3% vs nat'l
Rank #697 of 3,222
78th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.5% −39.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,910 of 3,222
41th percentile
Mean Commute Time
17.1 min −38.1% vs nat'l
Rank #3,073 of 3,222
5th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Hamilton County is $115,800 (-58.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $909/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.1%.

Median Home Value
$115,800 −58.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,748 of 3,222
15th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$909 −21.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,384 of 3,222
57th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.1% +19.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,139 of 3,222
65th percentile
77.1% Homeownership

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Health

74.6% of residents in Hamilton County have health insurance coverage, which is 18.6% below the national rate.

74.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
74.6% −18.6% vs nat'l
Rank #3,193 of 3,222
1th percentile

About Hamilton County, Kansas

Hamilton County, Kansas has a total population of 2,471, making it the 3,075th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hamilton County is 32.1 years, which is 17.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Hamilton County is $70,250, which ranks #1,182 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.

The median home value in Hamilton County is $115,800, 58.9% below the national median. Renters in Hamilton County pay a median gross rent of $909 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Hamilton County, 20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 74.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.1 min.

Hamilton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 54.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (44.0%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).

All data for Hamilton County, Kansas 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.