Hamilton County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Hamilton County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17065
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 065
Geography
- Land Area
- 434.65 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.23 sq mi
- Total Area
- 435.87 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.085227
- Longitude
- -88.539009
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 7,899
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,171
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,846 | 99.3% |
| Hispanic | 57 | 0.7% |
| White | 7,539 | 95.4% |
| Black | 19 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,141 | 99.5% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 0.5% |
| White | 5,888 | 95.4% |
| Black | 15 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 186 | 3.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 7,916
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $68,419
- Poverty Rate
- 12.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 948
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,541 | 95.3% |
| Black | 17 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 5,217
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,213 | 23.3% |
| Republican | 2,612 | 50.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,392 | 26.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,567 | 49.2% |
| Female | 2,649 | 50.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,700 | 90.1% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 0.8% |
| Black | 7 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,320
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 63.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,998 | 63.8% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 44.2% |
| Black | 2 | 28.6% |
| Asian | 7 | 70.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,643 | 64.0% |
| Female | 1,677 | 63.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,494 (26.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,181 (20.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,803
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $127,056
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $574
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 89.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 2.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.