Hamilton, Texas
Hamilton is a small city in Hamilton County on the northern edge of the Central Texas Hill Country, roughly 46 miles northwest of Killeen. The surrounding landscape is one of rolling hills, oak and cedar cover, and ranchland drained by the Leon River and nearby creeks. It has long served as a trade and government center for the surrounding ranching and farming county.
Place essentials
Official Census snapshot- Census place type
- City
- July 2025 population
- 3,016
- Change from 2020 base
- +4.3%
- Land area
- 3.5 sq. mi.
- County footprint
- Hamilton County
Place type, county footprint, and land area use the Census Bureau's January 1, 2025 geography. Population uses Vintage 2025 estimates through July 1, 2025; change compares that estimate with the April 1, 2020 estimates base. Geography file | Population file
Property here runs through the appraisal district and tax office for Hamilton County. The homestead exemption, appraisal cap, protests, and any MUD, PID, or special districts all sit at the parcel level.
Official routes
Use the office for the parcel address; a mailing city is not always the governing city.
County context
What to know around Hamilton
County lines carry much of the property, land, water, and outdoors context around Hamilton.
Historic Landmark
Hamilton County Courthouse and Its History
The Hamilton County Courthouse was built in 1887. It blends three architectural styles and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Property Tax Basics
Who Handles Property Tax in Hamilton County
Two separate offices handle property taxes in Hamilton County. One sets your value, the other collects what you owe.
County History
How Hamilton County Got Its Start
Hamilton County was founded in 1856 and named for a South Carolina governor who put his own money into Texas independence.
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