Hamel, Illinois
Hamel: Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
About
Hamel is a city located in the county of Madison in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 816 and a population density of 697 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 811 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Hamel
| Population : | 811 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Madison County |
| Area : | 1.17 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:39:44 (25th November 2024) |
| Postal code : | 62046 |
| Density : | 693 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.62% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hamel is located at 38°53'20"N 89°50'43"W (38.8889400, -89.8453800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hamel decreased by 0.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 816 | - | census |
| 2011 | 818 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 819 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 817 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 814 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 815 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 814 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 816 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 813 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 812 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 811 | -0.12% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 30,153 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 29,995 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 31,051 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 29,926 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 2.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 23.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.4% |
| White only, percent : | 47.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 47.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 44.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,171 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 40.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 84.6% |
Hamel zip code is 62046.
County name: Madison, County
fips: 17119
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 84.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $2,000,000+ |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $4,000+ |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,240 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $3,091 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 11,013 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.77 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 98.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 94.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 77.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 0.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 58,454 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | NA |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $191,677 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $93,627 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,742 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,980 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,141 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,767 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,883 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 306 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,312 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,416.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.38 |
Schools in Hamel
College & universities near Hamel, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149231 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | Edwardsville (IL) | 62026-1259 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hamel, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
Other cities in Madison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Madison County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Alton | 29,251 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Alton | 26,049 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Granite City | 25,662 | Township in Madison County, Illinois |
| Edwardsville | 25,189 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Collinsville | 24,217 | City in Illinois |
| Godfrey | 17,393 | Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Glen Carbon | 12,887 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Nameoki | 12,056 | Township in Madison County, Illinois |
| Troy | 10,399 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Highland | 10,017 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Wood River | 10,002 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Bethalto | 9,201 | Village in Illinois |
| Maryville | 7,959 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Newport | 6,630 | Neighborhood in Madison, Illinois, USA |
| East Alton | 5,922 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Pontoon Beach | 5,655 | Town |
