City · Missouri
Hamilton, Missouri
Hamilton, city, in Caldwell County, Missouri. Hamilton had 1,726 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,690 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,755 (±207). GEOID 2930034.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,726
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,690 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,755 ±207
Median household income
$65,213
±$12,902 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$165,700
±$12,947 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$685
±$197 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Hamilton and what county is it in?
Hamilton is a city in Caldwell County, Missouri. It covers 1.5 square miles of land, 1,150 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hamilton is in the Kansas City, MO-KS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 14 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Hamilton lies entirely within Hamilton Township (Caldwell County), a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
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 1,726 people lived in Hamilton on July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, in line with Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020 Census counted 1,690 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,755 (±207).
| Measure | Hamilton | Caldwell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,755 ±207 | 8,927 | no clear change |
| Households | 715 ±86 | 3,769 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.37 ±0.18 | 2.31 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 775 ±86 | 4,275 | no clear change |
Hamilton's population since 2000
From 1,813 in 2000 to 1,726 in 2025: down 4.8%. 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 36.1 years old; 26.2% are under 18 and 17.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.4%. 3.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hamilton | Caldwell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 ±4.4 | 43.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.2% ±3.9 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.5% ±3.2 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Male | 47.1% ±2.6 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.4% ±2.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.4% ±2.4 pts | 92.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5% ±2.1 pts | 1.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.0% ±2.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0% ±3.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| With a disability | 10.4% ±2.7 pts | 14.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.1% ±4.6 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.6% ±2.8 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.1% ±5.3 pts | 19.9% | +11.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.0% ±3.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.5% ±7.5 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±1.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
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 715 households earn less than $65,213 a year (±$12,902), against $64,806 in Caldwell County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $52,786 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hamilton | Caldwell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,213 ±$12,902 | $64,806 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,849 ±$7,054 | $80,219 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,596 ±$2,877 | $33,593 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.0% ±2.5 pts | 10.3% | −14.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.0% ±2.0 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.3% ±3.8 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% ±3.6 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.0% ±3.8 pts | 81.3% | – |
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 57.6% of Hamilton's occupied homes and renters 42.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $165,700 by its owner (±$12,947). The median renter pays $685 a month including utilities, and 12.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hamilton | Caldwell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $165,700 ±$12,947 | $166,500 | +$58,137 |
| Median gross rent | $685 ±$197 | $640 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 12.4% ±7.2 pts | 14.3% | −24.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,300 ±$148 | $1,382 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.6% ±7.3 pts | 78.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.4% ±7.3 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Housing units | 775 ±86 | 4,275 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.7% ±4.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±10.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.3% ±6.3 pts | 78.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.5% ±4.4 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.4% ±1.2 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.5% ±7.7 pts | 22.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.1% ±4.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
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 many new homes is Hamilton building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Hamilton in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 1.2 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hamilton work and get to work?
75.2% of Hamilton's workers drive alone and 11.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.1 minutes.
| Measure | Hamilton | Caldwell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.1% ±5.5 pts | 59.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% ±2.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.2% ±5.2 pts | 78.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6% ±5.3 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.8% ±2.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.6% ±5.4 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.1 min ±3.6 | 32.4 min | −8.4 min |
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; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.02Caldwell County | 3,144 | $65,952 |
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 Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hamilton is the 8,226th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 266th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Hamilton ranks 152nd of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 266th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 168th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 175th | 420 |
| Median household income | 152nd | 416 |
| Per capita income | 213th | 420 |
| Median home value | 195th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 321st | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 326th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 120th | 404 |
| Median age | 286th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 319th | 418 |
| Work from home | 124th | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 165th | 420 |
Hamilton's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, 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?
15 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.