Hamilton City, CA Demographics

A map of Hamilton City's Population by Race

Hamilton City, California has an estimated population of 2,267, a less than 1% change from the 2,263 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.6% Hispanic, 5.3% White, 2.1% Asian, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hamilton City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hamilton City has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hamilton City, that probability was 22.0% in 2020 and 17.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hamilton City is ranked the 874th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hamilton City was ranked the 879th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hamilton City's White Population

121 residents of Hamilton City, or 5.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hamilton City is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Hamilton City ranks 1484th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton City's White population has declined by an estimated 29.2%. White residents' share of Hamilton City's population has decreased from 7.6% to 5.3%.

Hamilton City is less White than neighboring Nord (26.3% White), Orland (34.4% White), Chico (64.6% White), Vina (52.3% White), and Artois (22.3% White).

Hamilton City's Black Population

0 residents of Hamilton City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hamilton City is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Hamilton City ranks 909th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton City's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Hamilton City's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Hamilton City is less Black than neighboring Chico (2.2% Black).

Hamilton City's Asian Population

47 residents of Hamilton City, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hamilton City is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Hamilton City ranks 851st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.8%. Asian residents' share of Hamilton City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Hamilton City is more Asian than neighboring Orland (1.7% Asian), Vina (0% Asian), and Artois (0% Asian). Hamilton City is less Asian than neighboring Nord (10.5% Asian), and Chico (5.2% Asian).

Hamilton City's Hispanic Population

2,055 residents of Hamilton City, or 90.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hamilton City is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Hamilton City ranks 99th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Hamilton City's population has increased from 87.9% to 90.6%.

Hamilton City is more Hispanic than neighboring Nord (63.2% Hispanic), Orland (60% Hispanic), Chico (20.5% Hispanic), Vina (47.7% Hispanic), and Artois (77.7% Hispanic).

Hamilton City's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Hamilton City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hamilton City is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Hamilton City ranks 1264th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hamilton City's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Hamilton City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Orland (0.4% Native American/Other), and Chico (1.4% Native American/Other).

Hamilton City's Multiracial Population

44 residents of Hamilton City, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hamilton City is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Hamilton City ranks 1458th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 76.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Hamilton City's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.9%.

Hamilton City is more Multiracial than neighboring Nord (0% Multiracial), Vina (0% Multiracial), and Artois (0% Multiracial). Hamilton City is less Multiracial than neighboring Orland (3.4% Multiracial), and Chico (6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.