Hamilton, Texas facts for kids
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Hamilton, Texas
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 Hamilton, Texas
Location in Texas
Hamilton, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hamilton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.53 sq mi (9.15 km2) |
| • Land | 3.47 sq mi (8.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
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| • Total | 2,895 |
| • Density | 835.02/sq mi (322.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76531
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-31952 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410693 |
Hamilton is a city in central Texas, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Hamilton County, Texas. In 2020, about 2,895 people lived there.
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Exploring Hamilton's Location and Landscape
Hamilton is located right in the middle of Hamilton County, Texas. Important roads like U.S. Route 281 and Texas State Highway 36 pass through the city. These highways connect Hamilton to other towns nearby.
How Big is Hamilton?
The city covers about 3.5 square miles (9.1 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.07 square miles (0.17 square kilometers), is water. Pecan Creek flows through Hamilton and eventually joins the Leon River.
Hamilton's Population Over Time
Hamilton has seen its population grow and change over many years. Here's how many people have lived in the city at different times:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 277 | — | |
| 1890 | 726 | 162.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,548 | — | |
| 1920 | 2,018 | 30.4% | |
| 1930 | 2,084 | 3.3% | |
| 1940 | 2,716 | 30.3% | |
| 1950 | 3,077 | 13.3% | |
| 1960 | 3,106 | 0.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,760 | −11.1% | |
| 1980 | 3,189 | 15.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,937 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,977 | 1.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,095 | 4.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,895 | −6.5% | |
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Who Lives in Hamilton?
In 2020, Hamilton had 2,895 residents. There were 968 households and 632 families living in the city. Most residents, about 81.55%, were White (not Hispanic). About 15.06% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, the city had 3,095 people. The average household had 2.38 people. About 21.8% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 45.2 years.
Education in Hamilton
Students in Hamilton attend schools run by the Hamilton Independent School District. This district provides education for children and teens in the area.
Historic Places in Hamilton
The Hamilton County Courthouse is a very old and important building. It was built in 1897. This courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. This means it is recognized as a special historic site.
Famous People from Hamilton
Some well-known people have connections to Hamilton:
- Mark Harelik is an actor and playwright. He was born and grew up in Hamilton.
- Louise Latham was an actress. She was also born and raised in Hamilton.
- Brushy Bill was a man who claimed to be the famous outlaw Billy the Kid. He died in nearby Hico.
Getting Around Hamilton: Transportation
Hamilton has its own airport, the Hamilton Municipal Airport. It is a public airport located on the south side of the city.
Major Roads Connecting Hamilton
U.S. Route 281 is the main north-south highway. It runs through Hamilton and connects to places far away. This road goes from the Mexico border all the way to the Canada border.
Texas State Highway 36 runs generally east-west through Hamilton. It connects the city to Abilene to the northwest and Freeport to the southeast.
Texas State Highway 22 starts in Hamilton. It meets State Highway 36 near the eastern edge of the city. This highway goes east from Hamilton to Corsicana.
Hamilton's Weather and Climate
Hamilton has a climate with hot, humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is marked as Cfa.
Images for kids
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Chelsey Building
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Downtown Hamilton
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Manning-Gordon-Henderson House
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Hamilton County Jail
See also
In Spanish: Hamilton (Texas) para niños
