Hamilton, Illinois

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Hamilton is a city in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,029 at the 2000 census. The city is located directly across the Mississippi River from Keokuk, Iowa.

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[edit] About Hamilton

Hamilton was founded in 1854 by the Gordon's. Hamilton is the largest City in Hancock County. Recently, Hamilton just opened a $4 million water plant. It is along the Mississippi and the Great River Road runs through it.

[edit] Geography

Hamilton is located at 40°23′37″N, 91°20′50″W (40.393711, -91.347157).GR1

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.9 km² (5.4 mi²). 9.7 km² (3.8 mi²) of it is land and 4.2 km² (1.6 mi²) of it (30.04%) is water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 3,029 people, 1,223 households, and 805 families residing in the city. The population density was 311.9/km² (808.3/mi²). There were 1,325 housing units at an average density of 136.4/km² (353.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.18% White, 0.56% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.

There were 1,223 households out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city the population was spread out with 22.9% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,179, and the median income for a family was $48,935. Males had a median income of $32,149 versus $21,587 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,775. About 4.6% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Flag of Illinois Municipalities and Communities of Hancock County, Illinois
(County Seat: Carthage)
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