Population: 6,171

Population by age group (%)
          0 – 17: 22.7
          18 – 64: 61.4
          65+: 15.9

Major Industries
          Manufacturing
          Plastics
          Furniture
          Health Care

Colleges
          Bevill State Community College

Hamilton, the county seat of Marion County, offers many opportunities for business and industry, as well as, the peace and tranquility of life in a small town. While maintaining the low cost of living of a rural community, Hamilton offers many of the conveniences normally associated with larger towns, such as, Bevill State Community College, the Marion County – Rankin Fite airport, the Marion County Medical Center, and Corridor X.

Bevill State Community College offers quality, affordable higher education and top-notch worker training for area residents and industries.

The Marion County – Rankin Fite airport, which has been recently remodeled and refurbished, boasts a 5,000-ft. runway, which can be utilized by personal and business aircraft alike.

The Marion County Medical Center, a Baptist Health System affiliate, offers state of the art health care and has expansion plans.

Corridor X, which runs to the south and west of the city provides convenient access for business and industry wishing to locate in Hamilton’s Bedford Industrial Park, which offers several vacant sites and a 47,500 sq. ft. spec. building for sale or rent.

For More Information:

City Hall : (205) 921 – 2121
Recreation Center: (205) 921 – 4371
Chamber of Commerce: (205) 921 - 7786