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Hamilton, MO


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Hamilton, Missouri

Hamilton, Missouri, in Caldwell county, is 45 miles E of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and 54 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. There are 1,813 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Hamilton

In Hamilton, about 56% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Hamilton. There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hamilton had a median family income of $32,560.

Political Inclinations

Hamilton folks tended to give their money ($265) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Hamilton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Hamilton that were owner-occupied was 64%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

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 Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 17%Hamilton Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Hamilton, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better34
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Housing Recently Built54
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