Hamilton County, Texas
Located in Texas, Hamilton County has a population of 8,406 residents and a median age of 43.5 years, making it the #2,618 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 16.5%. The median home value is $147,700, and the median household income is $58,219, which is 23% below the national median.
Demographics
Hamilton County has a population of 8,406, making it the #2,618 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Hamilton County is $58,219, ranking #2,244 out of 3,222 counties — 22.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.5% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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Housing
The median home value in Hamilton County is $147,700 (-47.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $885/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.7%.
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Education
In Hamilton County, 26.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 20.5% below the national average, ranking #1,029 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Hamilton County is 74.3 years. 21.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 22.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
19.0% of adults in Hamilton County smoke , 37.5% are obese , and 20.6% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The suicide rate is 35.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 30.6 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
21.5% of children in Hamilton County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 21.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Hamilton County is 67.0%. The mean commute time is 20.6 min, which is 25.3% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Hamilton County voted Republican with a margin of 71.3%. The vote was 14% Dem / 85.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.9 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Hamilton County, Texas
Hamilton County, Texas has a total population of 8,406, making it the 2,618th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hamilton County is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hamilton County is $58,219, which ranks #2,244 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Hamilton County is $147,700, 47.6% below the national median. Renters in Hamilton County pay a median gross rent of $885 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hamilton County, 26.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.6 min.
Hamilton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.0%).
All data for Hamilton County, Texas 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.