Population 6,485 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hamilton
Household size in Hamilton
| Period | Hamilton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.84 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.95 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.00 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.05 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.20 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Hamilton are large by national standards, averaging 3.05 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.84, even as the national average fell. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only five have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hamilton
| Period | Hamilton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.5 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.6 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.5 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Hamilton are younger than 39.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in Michigan as a whole, where the median age is 41.3. The median age has climbed from 35.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hamilton
| Period | Hamilton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.5% of households in Hamilton, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hamilton
Renters in Hamilton
| Period | Hamilton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Hamilton is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 4.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (43.0%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.9 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hamilton
| Period | Hamilton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Hamilton: 7.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hamilton
| Period | Hamilton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in Hamilton is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hamilton
| Period | Hamilton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $759 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $787 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $899 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,231 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$471 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in Hamilton runs $1,231 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $471 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 22.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hamilton
Bachelor's degrees in Hamilton
| Period | Hamilton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.7% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Hamilton than nationally: 26.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hamilton
| Period | Hamilton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.6% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.7% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.9% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Hamilton: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.5 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hamilton
| Period | Hamilton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Hamilton has been strong: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 12 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.4 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hamilton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 3.05 | 39.5 | 3.5% | 4.3% | 7.9% | 1987 | $1,231 | 26.7% | 95.1% | 1.9% |
| Diamond Springs | 2.77 | 42.9 | 4.4% | 5.7% | 8.4% | 1985 | $1,307 | 18.9% | 89.8% | 5.0% |
| Dunningville | 2.67 | 40.0 | 8.2% | 7.3% | 8.3% | 1990 | $1,443 | 34.1% | 96.7% | 1.5% |
| Overisel | 3.00 | 37.6 | 2.9% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 1985 | $1,137 | 34.5% | 95.1% | 4.6% |
| Glenn | 2.47 | 44.9 | 5.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 1987 | $843 | 23.5% | 94.2% | 1.4% |
| Fillmore | 2.56 | 46.9 | 3.4% | 7.6% | 0.9% | 1975 | $1,125 | 24.7% | 92.7% | 1.8% |
| East Saugatuck | 2.98 | 39.0 | 4.2% | 4.5% | 11.2% | 1991 | $990 | 36.6% | 96.6% | 1.2% |
| Drenthe | 2.86 | 37.4 | 3.9% | 6.5% | 4.7% | 1990 | $1,200 | 34.6% | 95.3% | 4.3% |
| Burnips | 2.66 | 40.6 | 3.8% | 5.7% | 17.0% | 1985 | $1,392 | 23.6% | 97.3% | 0.0% |
| New Richmond | 2.97 | 38.2 | 4.3% | 5.6% | 10.6% | 1990 | $842 | 29.0% | 96.5% | 0.6% |
| Millgrove | 2.55 | 44.8 | 8.3% | 5.8% | 15.1% | 1983 | $1,362 | 24.1% | 91.1% | 0.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hamilton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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