Hamilton, Iowa facts for kids
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Hamilton, Iowa
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Hamilton Post Office
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Location of Hamilton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Marion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 119 |
| • Density | 235.18/sq mi (90.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50116
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-33870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394276 |
Hamilton is a small city located in Marion County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, the census counted 119 people living there.
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Geography of Hamilton
Hamilton is a small place. It covers an area of about 0.54 square miles (1.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1860 | 107 | — |
| 1870 | 133 | +24.3% |
| 1880 | 123 | −7.5% |
| 1900 | 538 | +337.4% |
| 1910 | 391 | −27.3% |
| 1920 | 474 | +21.2% |
| 1930 | 296 | −37.6% |
| 1940 | 291 | −1.7% |
| 1950 | 245 | −15.8% |
| 1960 | 197 | −19.6% |
| 1970 | 186 | −5.6% |
| 1980 | 163 | −12.4% |
| 1990 | 115 | −29.4% |
| 2000 | 144 | +25.2% |
| 2010 | 130 | −9.7% |
| 2020 | 119 | −8.5% |
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The number of people living in Hamilton has changed quite a bit over the years. For example, in 1860, there were 107 residents. The population grew to its highest point in 1900 with 538 people. Since then, it has generally decreased.
Hamilton's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city had 119 residents. There were 52 households, which are groups of people living together. About 39 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Hamilton were White (90.8%). A small number of residents identified as Asian (3.4%) or as being of two or more races (5.9%).
The average age of people in Hamilton was 36.3 years.
- About 31.1% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 27.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 31.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 9.2% were 65 years or older.
More males lived in Hamilton than females, with 59.7% being male and 40.3% being female.
Hamilton's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Hamilton had 130 people. There were 49 households in the city.
- All residents were White.
- About 1.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 39.5 years.
- About 24.6% of residents were under 18.
- About 26.2% were between 25 and 44.
- About 28.4% were between 45 and 64.
- About 11.5% were 65 or older.
The gender split was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.
Education in Hamilton
Students in Hamilton attend public schools operated by the Twin Cedars Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Hamilton (Iowa) para niños
