Hamilton city, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Hamilton city, Ohio Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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As of 2026, Hamilton city, Ohio has a total population of 63,124, the 10th largest city in Ohio, with a median household income of $54,293, which is 22% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.8%.

Hamilton city Quick Facts

Population 63,124

Median Household Income $54,293

Median Home Value $152,300

Poverty Rate 18.8%

Unemployment Rate 6.0%

Median Age 34.7 years

Homeownership Rate 54.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

High School Graduation Rate 85.9%

Diversity Index 43/100

Population 63,124 10th of 1,264

Median Income $54,293 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 18.8% 51% higher national

Median Home Value $152,300 average

How Hamilton city Compares

Median Household Income

Hamilton city

$54,293

$69,680

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Hamilton city

$152,300

$199,200

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.2%

$25K-$50K 26.4%

$50K-$100K 32.9%

$100K+ 20.5%

Employment

6.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9% | National: 5.2%

60.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 54.4%

Renter 45.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.9%

18-34

26.5%

35-54

23.2%

55-74

20.7%

75+

5.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 39 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Hamilton city Rankings in Ohio

#10 Population of 1,264

#846 Median Income of 1,264

#715 Education of 1,264

#550 Home Value of 1,264

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Other Cities in Butler County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Middletown city	50,607	$54,985	19.0%	$148,300
Trenton city	13,304	$87,788	6.1%	$209,700

Cities Similar to Hamilton city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Lorain city	65,207	$45,799	$123,500	14.3%	27.4%
Springfield city	58,410	$45,883	$107,600	14.5%	22.7%
Elyria city	52,833	$53,204	$142,800	16.6%	17.5%
Middletown city	50,607	$54,985	$148,300	16.1%	19.0%
Kettering city	57,442	$71,619	$192,500	41.1%	8.5%

Population Overview

Hamilton city is a mid-sized community located in Ohio, within Butler County. The total population is 63,124. It ranks as the 10th most populous out of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hamilton city is 34.7 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hamilton city is $54,293. This is 22% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.8%. This is 42% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $152,300. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Hamilton city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 54.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hamilton city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (11.4% vs 4.6%). The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hamilton city, Ohio 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 Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hamilton city, Ohio?

Hamilton city, Ohio has a population of 63,124 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Hamilton city, OH?

The median household income in Hamilton city is $54,293, which is 31% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Hamilton city, OH?

The poverty rate in Hamilton city is 18.8%. This means approximately 11,560 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Hamilton city, Ohio?

Hamilton city's population is 73.8% White, 8.3% Black, 11.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.7% Asian.

What is the median home value in Hamilton city, OH?

The median home value in Hamilton city is $152,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.8x.

How educated is Hamilton city, Ohio?

15.7% of adults (25+) in Hamilton city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.