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 169 years ago in 1855.
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 : | 10:55:32 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.5% (2010-2020) |
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
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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 |
- Official Website
Official website of Hamilton County
Hamilton County has 2 neighbours.
- Boone County county in Iowa, United States
- Wright County county in Iowa, United States
- 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 |
People born in Hamilton County (1)
American politician John A. Walker was born in Hamilton County
Other places with the same name (10)
- Hamilton County , Ohio county in New York, United States with a population of 817,985 people.
- Hamilton County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 371,662 people.
- Hamilton County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 344,238 people.
- Hamilton County , Florida county in Florida, United States of America with a population of 14,521 people.
- Hamilton County , Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 9,237 people.
- Hamilton County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 8,557 people.
- Hamilton County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 8,084 people.
- Hamilton County , New York county in New York, United States with a population of 4,345 people.
- Hamilton County , Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 2,425 people.
Iowa Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 820,445 | A city located in the state of Iowa. |
| Polk County | 494,281 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Linn County | 227,854 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
| Scott County | 173,216 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Johnson County | 153,740 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Cedar Rapids | 134,027 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Black Hawk County | 130,786 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Woodbury County | 103,138 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Davenport | 101,799 | The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa. |
| Story County | 98,237 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dubuque County | 97,590 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dallas County | 96,963 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Pottawattamie County | 93,328 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Sioux City | 82,651 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Iowa City | 75,130 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa. |
