Hamilton, North Carolina
Hamilton: town in North Carolina, USA
About
Hamilton is a town located in the county of Martin in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 408 and a population density of 319 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 363 inhabitants.
The town was created 222 years ago in 1803.
Quick Facts about Hamilton
| Population | 363 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Martin County |
| Postal code | 27840 |
| Phone Area Codes | 252 |
| Area | 1.28 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.9446,-77.2097 |
| Altitude | 75 feet / 23 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1804 (222 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 07:52:54 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 283 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.4% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 91℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Hamilton is located at 35°56'41"N 77°12'35"W (35.9446000, -77.2096800).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Hamilton decreased by 12.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 408 | - | census |
| 2011 | 399 | -2.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 392 | -1.79% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 389 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 387 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 383 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 381 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 376 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 374 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 370 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 363 | -1.93% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,651 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,147 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,282 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,151 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 16.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.6% |
| White only, percent : | 89.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 6.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 85.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 850 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 50.9% |
Hamilton zip code is 27840.
County name: Martin, County
fips: 37117
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 50.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $245,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,022 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $904 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,098 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,083 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.21 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 65,576 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,161,049 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 469,612 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 795,900 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $59,030 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $67,698 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $42,422 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,988 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,226 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 465 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 67 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,726 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 163 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,584 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 326.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 40.32 |
Where to Eat in Hamilton
1Champs Chicken
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Services and Civic Places in Hamilton
1Hamilton Town Office/Municipal Building
Rating: 5 (1)
101 N Front St, Hamilton, NC 27840 View details
Phone: +12527982001 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Hamilton, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198905 | Martin Community College | Williamston (NC) | 27892-9988 |
| 198491 | Edgecombe Community College | Tarboro (NC) | 27886 |
| 198464 | East Carolina University | Greenville (NC) | 27858-4353 |
| 483425 | Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design | Greenville (NC) | 27858-3344 |
| 199467 | Roanoke-Chowan Community College | Ahoskie (NC) | 27910-9522 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Hamilton, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRN | Greenville, NC | Second and Reade Streets | BUS |
| RMT | Rocky Mount | 101 Hammond Street | RAIL |
| WLN | Wilson | 401 East Nash Street | RAIL |
| KNC | Kinston, NC | 101 East New Bern Road | BUS |
| GBO | Goldsboro, NC | 1615 East Beech Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Hamilton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Post Office | Hamilton (NC) | 27840 |
| Hassell Post Office | Hassell (NC) | 27841 |
| Oak City Post Office | Oak City (NC) | 27857 |
| Ever Post Office | Everetts (NC) | 27825 |
| Robersonvill Post Office | Robersonville (NC) | 27871 |
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Other cities in Martin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Martin County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Williamston | 5,129 | City in North Carolina |
| Robersonville | 1,322 | City in Martin County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Jamesville | 440 | Township in Martin County, North Carolina |
| Oak City | 281 | Town |
| Parmele | 253 | Human settlement in Martin County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Everetts | 138 | Town in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Hassell | 75 | Human settlement in Martin County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Bear Grass | 65 | Human settlement in Martin County, North Carolina, United States of America |