Hamilton County, Iowa

Hamilton County: County in Iowa, United States

About

Hamilton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,673 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,716 inhabitants. Its county seat is Webster City. The county was created 168 years ago in 1855.

Hamilton County locator map
Location of Hamilton County on Iowa map.

Quick Facts about Hamilton County

Population : 14,716 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Iowa (United States)
Different from : Hamilton County, Hamilton County, Hamilton County, Hamilton County, Hamilton County, Hamilton County, Hamilton County, Hamilton County, Hamilton County
Area : 1496 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.1%
Land as percent of area : 99.9%
Named for : William W. Hamilton
Capital : Webster City
Establishment : January 01, 1856
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 10:02:32 (28th March 2024)
Density : 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -6.5% (2010-2020)
Hamilton County IA Courthouse image
Hamilton County IA Courthouse
Hamilton County IA Courthouse image

Geography

Hamilton County is located at 42°23'2"N 93°42'25"W (42.3837700, -93.7068100). It has 2 neighbors: Boone County and Wright County.

Hamilton County map

The largest city of Hamilton County is Webster City with a population of 7,671. Other cities include, Jewell population 1,188, Stratford population 692, Ellsworth population 483 and Stanhope population 394. See all Hamilton County cities & populated places.

Hamilton County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hamilton County.

City Name Population Title
Webster City 7,671 City in Iowa
Jewell 1,188 City in Jewell County, Kansas
Stratford 692 City in Iowa, United States
Ellsworth 483 City in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States
Stanhope 394 Human settlement in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States of America
Williams 319 City in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States
Blairsburg 199 Township in Hamilton County, Iowa
Kamrar 188 Human settlement in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States of America
Randall 166 City in Iowa, USA

Hamilton County has 2 neighbours.

  • Webster City

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Hamilton County decreased by 6.5% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 15,673 - census
2011 15,467 -1.33% estimation process
2012 15,321 -0.95% estimation process
2013 15,343 0.14% estimation process
2014 15,217 -0.83% estimation process
2015 15,218 0.01% estimation process
2016 15,075 -0.95% estimation process
2017 15,032 -0.29% estimation process
2018 14,886 -0.98% estimation process
2019 14,773 -0.76% estimation process
2020 14,716 -0.39% estimation process

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People born in Hamilton County (1)

American politician John A. Walker was born in Hamilton County

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