Hamilton County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Hamilton County, Texas has a population of 8,406, the 175th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $58,219 and the median home value is $147,700. The poverty rate is 16.5%.

Hamilton County Quick Facts

Population 8,406

Median Household Income $58,21990% MOE ±$7,670

Median Home Value $147,70090% MOE ±$28,509

Poverty Rate 16.5%90% MOE ±5.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.4%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Median Age 43.5 years90% MOE ±2.0 years

Homeownership Rate 78.7%90% MOE ±3.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.8%90% MOE ±4.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 88.9%

Cities/Places 2

Population 8,406 175th of 254

Median Income $58,219 26% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.5%

Unemployment 5.4%

How Hamilton County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	8,332	8,406	+0.9%
Median household income	$62,551	$58,219	No clear change (-6.9%)
Median home value¹	$160,977	$147,700	No clear change (-8.2%)
Median gross rent	$834	$885	No clear change (+6.1%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Hamilton

$58,219

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hamilton

$147,700

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.5%

$25K-$50K 24.2%

$50K-$100K 25.1%

$100K+ 28.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.8%

$10K-$15K

5.6%

$15K-$20K

8.1%

$20K-$25K

5.0%

$25K-$30K

3.1%

$30K-$35K

8.7%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

4.5%

$50K-$60K

4.9%

$60K-$75K

5.7%

$75K-$100K

14.5%

$100K-$125K

10.3%

$125K-$150K

5.5%

$150K-$200K

6.6%

$200K+

5.8%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

54.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.7%

Renter 21.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $885/mo 18.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.5%

18-34

17.0%

35-54

21.7%

55-74

27.0%

75+

11.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Hamilton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hamilton	2,934	$43,780	15.5%	$102,100
Carlton	10	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Hamilton County is located in Texas with a total population of 8,406. It is the 175th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hamilton County is 43.5 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 11.8% 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 County is $58,219. This is 26% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $147,700. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Hamilton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hamilton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (81.5% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (14.2%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

26.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hamilton County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hamilton County, Texas?

Hamilton County has a population of 8,406, making it the 175th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Hamilton County?

The median household income in Hamilton County is $58,219 with a poverty rate of 16.5%.

How many cities are in Hamilton County, Texas?

Hamilton County contains 2 Census-designated places.