Hamilton town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Hamilton town is a small community located in North Carolina, within Martin County. The total population is 183. It ranks as the 714th most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hamilton town is 61.7 years. This is 58% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 3.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 22.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hamilton town is $40,781. This is 42% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 48% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 13.7%. This is 184% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $75,000. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $259,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Hamilton town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hamilton town is Black or African American, making up 70.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 27.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (27.3%) is well below the state average of 60.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (70.5% vs 20.3%).

Education

14.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hamilton town, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.