Hamilton, Georgia
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Hamilton is a city located in Harris County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 307. The city is the county seat of Harris CountyTemplate:GR.
Geography
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Location of Hamilton, Georgia
Hamilton is located at 32°45'53" North, 84°52'23" West (32.764669, -84.873103)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.4 km² (2.1 mi²). 5.4 km² (2.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 307 people, 131 households, and 83 families residing in the city. The population density is 56.7/km² (147.2/mi²). There are 144 housing units at an average density of 26.6/km² (69.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 67.75% White, 29.97% African American, 0.00% Native American, 1.63% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. 0.33% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 131 households out of which 35.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% are married couples living together, 19.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% are non-families. 34.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 20.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.34 and the average family size is 3.00.
In the city the population is spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 78.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $32,143, and the median income for a family is $38,750. Males have a median income of $28,750 versus $32,083 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,292. 12.4% of the population and 5.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.6% of those under the age of 18 and 21.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.