Hamilton, MS Demographics

A map of Hamilton's Population by Race

Hamilton, Mississippi has an estimated population of 320, a large decrease from the 404 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.3% White, 3.4% Black, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hamilton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hamilton has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hamilton, that probability was 14.9% in 2020 and 9.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hamilton is ranked the 316th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 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 was ranked the 287th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hamilton's White Population

305 residents of Hamilton, or 95.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hamilton is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Hamilton ranks 30th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton's White population has declined by an estimated 18.0%. White residents' share of Hamilton's population has increased from 92.1% to 95.3%.

Hamilton is more White than neighboring New Hamilton (78.8% White), Caledonia (70.1% White), Columbus AFB (73.2% White), and Aberdeen (28.9% White). Hamilton is less White than neighboring Gattman (100% White).

Hamilton's Black Population

11 residents of Hamilton, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hamilton is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Hamilton ranks 361st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Hamilton's population has decreased from 5.4% to 3.4%.

Hamilton is more Black than neighboring New Hamilton (3.3% Black), Caledonia (2.3% Black), Columbus AFB (0.4% Black), and Gattman (0% Black). Hamilton is less Black than neighboring Aberdeen (69.4% Black).

Hamilton's Asian Population

0 residents of Hamilton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hamilton is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Hamilton ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Hamilton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Hamilton is less Asian than neighboring New Hamilton (17.9% Asian), Caledonia (0.1% Asian), and Columbus AFB (3.8% Asian).

Hamilton's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Hamilton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hamilton is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Hamilton ranks 305th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Hamilton's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Hamilton is less Hispanic than neighboring Caledonia (11% Hispanic), Columbus AFB (12.6% Hispanic), and Aberdeen (0.2% Hispanic).

Hamilton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Hamilton, 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 is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Hamilton ranks 326th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Hamilton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Hamilton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Caledonia (12.7% Native American/Other), Columbus AFB (3.9% Native American/Other), and Aberdeen (0.1% Native American/Other).

Hamilton's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Hamilton, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hamilton is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Hamilton ranks 377th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Hamilton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Hamilton is more Multiracial than neighboring New Hamilton (0% Multiracial), and Gattman (0% Multiracial). Hamilton is less Multiracial than neighboring Caledonia (3.9% Multiracial), and Columbus AFB (6.2% 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.