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Hamilton, NC


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Hamilton, North Carolina

Hamilton, North Carolina, in Martin county, is 24 miles NE of Greenville, North Carolina (center to center) and 81 miles E of Raleigh, North Carolina. There are 516 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Hamilton

In Hamilton, about 52% of adults are married.

Approximately 56% of Hamilton is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the town.

Women are better represented than men in Hamilton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hamilton had a median family income of $28,977.

Political Inclinations

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 72%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the town has going for it.

Commuting

In Hamilton, 92% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Hamilton, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHamilton Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%Hamilton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Hamilton, NC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Female Share of the Population109
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults43
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty22
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times22
Working at Home22
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Housing Recently Built74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone32
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