Hamilton County, Illinois

Total Population: 7,972

County Seat: McLeansboro

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Median Home Value

$108,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$61,520

Across all households

Median Age

43.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)94.9%
Two or More Races2.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

22.7%

65 Years and Over

22.2%

Male

50.4%

Female

49.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.7%

No Health Insurance

9.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$61,520

Mean Household Income

$85,365

Per Capita Income

$35,585

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$108,800

Median Rent

$566/mo

Total Housing Units

3,809

Owner-Occupied

78.3%

Renter-Occupied

21.7%

Vacancy Rate

12.1%

Married Couple Households

47.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.0%

Average Household Size

2.35

Broadband Internet Access

81.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17065.