City · Georgia
Hamilton, Georgia
Hamilton, city, in Harris County, Georgia. Hamilton had 1,824 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,680 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,043 (±428). GEOID 1336220.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,824
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,680 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,043 ±428
Median household income
$92,083
±$30,533 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$289,300
±$22,988 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,078
±$196 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Hamilton and what county is it in?
Hamilton is a city in Harris County, Georgia. It covers 3.4 square miles of land, 492 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hamilton is in the Columbus, GA-AL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hamilton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,824 people lived in Hamilton on July 1, 2025, up 7.0% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 1,680 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,043 (±428).
| Measure | Hamilton | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,043 ±428 | 36,086 | no clear change |
| Households | 632 ±131 | 13,027 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.94 ±0.33 | 2.73 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 660 ±132 | 14,699 | no clear change |
Hamilton's population since 2000
From 307 in 2000 to 1,824 in 2025: up 494.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hamilton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hamilton?
The median resident of Hamilton is 34.0 years old; 28.7% are under 18 and 9.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 18.6%.
| Measure | Hamilton | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.0 ±5.4 | 43.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.7% ±6.2 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.8% ±4.0 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Male | 52.7% ±5.5 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.3% ±5.5 pts | 4.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.8% ±9.4 pts | 74.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.6% ±6.9 pts | 15.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7% ±3.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.1% ±4.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.7% ±4.3 pts | 12.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.5% ±4.8 pts | 14.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.3% ±2.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.6% ±3.9 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.7% ±4.9 pts | 38.0% | −10.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.8% ±3.7 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.1% ±7.2 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hamilton earn?
Half of Hamilton's 632 households earn less than $92,083 a year (±$30,533), against $97,302 in Harris County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $104,922 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hamilton | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,083 ±$30,533 | $97,302 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $90,308 ±$12,956 | $120,134 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,776 ±$3,371 | $44,650 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.4% ±5.5 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.1% ±9.2 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.5% ±7.7 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.5% ±0.8 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.0% ±8.8 pts | 88.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hamilton?
Owners occupy 68.7% of Hamilton's occupied homes and renters 31.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $289,300 by its owner (±$22,988). The median renter pays $1,078 a month including utilities, and 58.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hamilton | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $289,300 ±$22,988 | $302,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,078 ±$196 | $1,048 | −$246 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 58.7% ±24.3 pts | 44.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,891 ±$141 | $1,879 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.7% ±9.5 pts | 88.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.3% ±9.5 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Housing units | 660 ±132 | 14,699 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.6% ±3.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±20.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.8% ±9.4 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±6.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.2% ±4.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 48.5% ±11.3 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.4% ±1.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±7.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Hamilton work and get to work?
81.5% of Hamilton's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 29.9 minutes.
| Measure | Hamilton | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.8% ±7.4 pts | 59.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% ±4.8 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.5% ±8.6 pts | 78.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7% ±5.0 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±5.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.8% ±7.6 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.9 min ±4.3 | 26.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hamilton?
No census tract lies mostly in Hamilton; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1203.01Harris County | 3,996 | $91,458 |
| Tract 1202Harris County | 3,424 | $80,000 |
| Tract 1201.98Harris County | 5,377 | $69,986 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hamilton) · Census block assignment files
How does Hamilton compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hamilton is the 8,004th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 257th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Hamilton ranks 61st of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 257th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 100th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 290th | 360 |
| Median household income | 61st | 348 |
| Per capita income | 213th | 357 |
| Median home value | 110th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 170th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 226th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 230th | 343 |
| Median age | 260th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 100th | 354 |
| Travel time to work | 100th | 359 |
Hamilton's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Hamilton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hamilton?
19 of the 57 figures for Hamilton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hamilton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hamilton.