Hamilton is a middle-income small town of 1,939 with home prices 1.4× the Indiana median.
Hamilton is one of the smaller incorporated places in DeKalb County, Indiana, with a population of 1,939. Median household income is $69,761.
Definition and scope
Located in DeKalb County, Indiana, Hamilton operates within Indiana's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the Auburn, IN metropolitan area.
Who lives here
Hamilton has approximately 1,939 residents. The median age is 52.7 years. Roughly 71% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $298,200.
Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):
- White (non-Hispanic): 95.9%
- Black or African American: 0.0%
- Hispanic or Latino: 1.2%
- Asian: 0.0%
Economy and earnings
Median household income in Hamilton is $69,761. Poverty rate stands at 7.3%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.1%. Educational attainment: 24.8% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public services and infrastructure
Available public services on file for Hamilton:
- Public schools: 2
- Public libraries: 1
- Fire stations: 3
- Police stations: 3
Getting around
Lautzenhiser Airpark provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Steuben County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Waterloo, Indiana.
Geography and climate
Hamilton sits at an elevation of 925 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 6a.
References
- Indiana State Authority — state-level reference for Indiana.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
- Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.