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Hamilton is a city in and the county seat of Hamilton County, Texas, United States, located in the state's central region. Its population was 2,895 at the 2020 census. == Geography == Hamilton is located in central Hamilton County. U.S. Route 281 passes through the center of the city, leading north 21 miles (34 km) to Hico and south 16 miles (26 km) to Evant. Texas State Highway 36 (Main Street) crosses US 281 in the center of town and leads 32 miles (51 km) southeast to Gatesville and 33 miles (53 km) northwest to Comanche. Texas State Highway 22 leads northeast from Hamilton 33 miles (53 km) to Meridian. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km2), of which 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2), or 1.8%, is covered by water. The city is drained by Pecan Creek, an eastward-flowing tributary of the Leon River. == Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, 2,895 people, 968 households, and 632 families were residing in the city. === 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, 3,095 people, 1,230 households, and 777 families were residing in the city.