Hamilton, IN

Hamilton, Indiana

Hamilton, Indiana, in Steuben county, is 30 miles NE of Fort Wayne, Indiana (center to center) and 70 miles W of Toledo, Ohio. There are 1,233 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Hamilton

In Hamilton, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hamilton had a median family income of $47,917.

Political Inclinations

Hamilton folks tended to give their money ($250) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Hamilton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Hamilton that were owner-occupied was 73%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Hamilton housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size.

Commuting

In Hamilton, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Hamilton, IN

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Hamilton Almanac

Hamilton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hamilton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hamilton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hamilton High Schools (2004)

HAMILTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCH
903 S WAYNE ST
260-488-2161
Serves 330 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16

Hamilton Colleges

(List of All Indiana Colleges)

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