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27840

Hamilton, NC

Total Population
231
Median Household Income
$24,612
Median Home Value
$60,500
Median Rent
-$666,666,666

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$24,612
100% above state median
Home Value
$60,500
100.1% above state median
Rent
-$666,666,666
635.3% below state median
Median Age
60.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Hamilton, NC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 60.7 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 17.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 24.2% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$24,612
-67.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.0%
State: $-49,277,201
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.04 people

Total Households
113
Family Households
31.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Mining
25.6%
#2 Industry
Agriculture
25.6%
#3 Industry
Arts,
14.0%
Total Employed Residents:43

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
21.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.0%
0 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:64
Commute Insights
0
Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
82.4%
70 employed
Labor Force
85
15 unemployed
Median Age
60.7 years
Per Capita Income
$21,455
Poverty Rate
24.2%

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