State
County
Land Area (mi²)
21.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,889.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.08%
Growth Since 2010
-0.79%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Hamilton, Ohio Population 2021
61,982
Hamilton is a city located in Butler County Ohio. It is also the county seat of Butler County. With a 2020 population of 61,982, it is the 11th largest city in Ohio and the 616th largest city in the United States . Hamilton is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -0.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 62,477 in 2010. Hamilton reached it's highest population of 72,354 in 1960. Spanning over 22 miles, Hamilton has a population density of 2,890 people per square mile.
The average household income in Hamilton is $58,042 with a poverty rate of 17.08%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $809 per month, and the median house value is $107,200. The median age in Hamilton is 36.6 years, 35.3 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
Hamilton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hamilton was:
- White: 84.71%
- Black or African American: 9.40%
- Two or more races: 3.25%
- Asian: 0.88%
- Native American: 0.75%
- Other race: 0.71%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.30%
The current population of Hamilton, Ohio is 61,982 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 62,132.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 62,477.
Hamilton, Ohio Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52,676 | 84.71% |
| Black or African American | 5,847 | 9.40% |
| Two or More Races | 2,020 | 3.25% |
| Asian | 547 | 0.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 466 | 0.75% |
| Some Other Race | 440 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 186 | 0.30% |
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Hamilton Population by Race
Hamilton Population Pyramid $2021
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Hamilton Population by Age
Hamilton Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,731 | 2.44 | 54.5 |
| Non Family | 9,991 | 1.22 | 44.8 |
| Married | 8,923 | 3.24 | 73.9 |
| Female | 4,341 | 3.27 | 36.7 |
| Male | 1,476 | 3.42 | 55.8 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
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Hamilton Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,525 | 3.74% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,899 | 9.56% |
| High School Graduate | 17,043 | 41.77% |
| Some College | 8,661 | 21.23% |
| Associates Degree | 3,062 | 7.50% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,721 | 11.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,890 | 4.63% |
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Hamilton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Hamilton Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34,358 | 30,150 | 5,738 |
| Black | 3,294 | 2,866 | 369 |
| Hispanic | 1,797 | 1,197 | 160 |
| 2+ Races | 800 | 634 | 68 |
| Asian | 446 | 436 | 260 |
| Other Race | 246 | 197 | 38 |
| Native American | 151 | 55 | |
| Islander | 44 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 97.76%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.30%.
Hamilton Educational Attainment by Race
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$34,863
Average Earnings
$42,440
Average Male
$30,439
Average Female
Hamilton Earnings by Educational Attainment
Hamilton Language by Age
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Hamilton Language
93.03% of Hamilton residents speak only English, while 6.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.04% of the population.
Hamilton Language
Hamilton Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48,611 | 6,839 | 14.07% |
| Black | 5,591 | 1,869 | 33.43% |
| Hispanic | 3,465 | 690 | 19.91% |
| Multiple | 1,995 | 579 | 29.02% |
| Other | 440 | 188 | 42.73% |
| Islander | 186 | 186 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 531 | 140 | 26.37% |
| Native | 466 | 38 | 8.15% |
17.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.76%
Male Poverty Rate
19.21%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Hamilton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hamilton is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hamilton is Native, with 8.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.38%.
Hamilton Poverty
Hamilton Poverty Rate by Education
Hamilton Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
39.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Hamilton Married by Age and Sex
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Hamilton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Hamilton Marital Status by Race
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Hamilton Marital Status
Hamilton Veterans by War
Hamilton Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,982 | 7.24% |
| Black | 147 | 3.49% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 2.91% |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 6.14% |
| Native American | 38 | 18.63% |
| Asian | 18 | 3.73% |
Hamilton Veterans by Race
Hamilton Veterans by Education
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11.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
Hamilton Veterans by Education
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60.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
Hamilton Employment by Age
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Hamilton Employment by Race
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Hamilton Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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96.28%
Native Born
3.72%
Foreign Born
2.45%
Non Citizen
1.27%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.28% of Hamilton residents were born in the United States, with 76.63% having been born in Ohio. 2.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Hamilton Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 61,982 | -50 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 62,032 | -50 | -0.08% |
| 2019 | 62,082 | -50 | -0.08% |
| 2018 | 62,132 | 18 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 62,114 | -136 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 62,250 | -95 | -0.15% |
| 2015 | 62,345 | -69 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 62,414 | 115 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 62,299 | 65 | 0.10% |
| 2012 | 62,234 | -95 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 62,329 | -16 | -0.03% |
| 2010 | 62,345 | 1,655 | 0.27% |
| 2000 | 60,690 | -678 | -0.11% |
| 1990 | 61,368 | -1,821 | -0.29% |
| 1980 | 63,189 | -4,676 | -0.71% |
| 1970 | 67,865 | -4,489 | -0.64% |
| 1960 | 72,354 | 14,403 | 2.24% |
| 1950 | 57,951 | 7,359 | 1.37% |
| 1940 | 50,592 | -1,584 | -0.31% |
| 1930 | 52,176 | 12,501 | 2.78% |
| 1920 | 39,675 | 4,396 | 1.18% |
| 1910 | 35,279 | 11,365 | 3.96% |
| 1900 | 23,914 | 6,349 | 3.13% |
| 1890 | 17,565 | 5,443 | 3.78% |
| 1880 | 12,122 | 1,041 | 0.90% |
| 1870 | 11,081 | 3,858 | 4.37% |
| 1860 | 7,223 | 4,013 | 8.45% |
| 1850 | 3,210 | 0.00% |