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Hamilton, TX


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Hamilton, Texas

Hamilton, Texas, in Hamilton county, is 46 miles NW of Killeen, Texas (center to center) and 84 miles SW of Fort Worth, Texas. There are 2,977 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Hamilton

In Hamilton, about 55% of adults are married. In Hamilton, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hamilton had a median family income of $38,702.

Political Inclinations

Hamilton folks tended to give their money ($2,800) 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 74%.

Commuting

In Hamilton, 92% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Hamilton Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Hamilton, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population89
Racial Diversity71
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men45
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
Median Family Income56
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents77
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
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