Hamilton, Illinois
Hamilton: City in Hancock County, Illinois, United States
About
Hamilton is a city located in the county of Hancock in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 205 and a population density of 38 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 189 inhabitants.
The city was created 173 years ago in 1851.
Quick Facts about Hamilton
| Population : | 189 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Hancock County |
| Different from : | Hamilton County |
| Postal code : | 62341 |
| Phone Area Codes : | (217) 847 |
| Area : | 5.36 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,116 feet / 645 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1852 (173 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 3/18/2025 - 2:59:00 AM |
| Density : | 35 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.47% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hamilton is located at 40°23'47"N 91°20'21"W (40.3964300, -91.3390400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Hamilton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hamilton decreased by 8.47% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 205 | - | census |
| 2011 | 202 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 199 | -1.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 198 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 197 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 195 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 194 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 194 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 193 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 191 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 189 | -1.06% | estimation process |
People born in Hamilton (3)
People born in Hamilton, including businessman, President of the World Bank, 1981-1986 Alden W. Clausen, professional baseball player John Brock, football halfback Elliott Ormsbee, .
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Schools in Hamilton
College & universities near Hamilton, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177144 | Culver-Stockton College | Canton (MO) | 63435-1299 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hamilton, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| QCY | Quincy | North 30th St. and Wisman Lane | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Hamilton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Post Office | Hamilton (IL) | 62341 |
Other cities in Hancock County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hancock County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carthage | 2,419 | City in and county seat of Hancock County, Illinois, United States |
| Warsaw | 1,456 | City in Illinois, United States |
| La Harpe | 1,123 | City in Hancock County, Illinois, United States |
| Nauvoo | 1,044 | City and historic district in Hancock County, Illinois, United States |
| Dallas City | 859 | Township in Hancock County, Illinois |
| Chili | 597 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Saint Mary | 585 | Township in Hancock County, Illinois |
| Augusta | 534 | Human settlement in Hancock County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Plymouth | 459 | Village in the United States |
| Bowen | 450 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Denver | 390 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Fountain Green | 262 | Township in Hancock County, Illinois |
| Durham | 251 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Elvaston | 152 | Human settlement in Hancock County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Ferris | 143 | Village in Hancock County, Illinois, United States |
| Pontoosuc | 132 | Township in Hancock County, Illinois |
