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Hamilton, Alabama

Introduction to Hamilton, Alabama

Hamilton, Alabama, in Marion county, is 65 miles SW of Decatur, Alabama (center to center) and 136 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. There are 6,786 residents in the city.

Hamilton History

The area now known as the City of Hamilton was originally a hunting ground of the Chickasaw Indians. The city adopted its present name in 1883. It was named after Captain Albert J. Hamilton, who donated 40 acres of his land to the city. The area's first school was established in 1884. Hamilton is the county seat of Marion County, which was formed on February 13, 1818, and named after Francis Marion of South Carolina.

Hamilton and nearby Attractions

  • Guin-Hayden Riley Park/ Guin Waterpark
  • Ivy Green, Birthplace of Helen Keller
  • Fayette Art Museum
  • Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum
  • Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
  • Bankhead National Forest

Things To Do In Hamilton

While in Hamilton, one can visit the Tupelo National Battlefield, Tishomingo State Park, Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum, Tombigbee State Park, and Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site. Golfers may enjoy a visit to the Hamilton Golf & Country Club. The Town and Country Plaza Shopping Center is a popular shopping mall in Hamilton.

Hamilton Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Columbus AFB Airport.

Hamilton Higher Education

Higher education institutes close to Hamilton are Itawamba Community College, Northeast Mississippi Community College, and University of North Alabama.

High Points

Hamilton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyHamilton Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyHamilton Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyHamilton Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 12%Hamilton Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Hamilton, AL

Comparing Hamilton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population89
Senior Citizens77
Racial Diversity66
Well-Paid Single Men38
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income25
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work710
Public Transportation Use48
Working at Home47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Housing Recently Built87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime56

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