Hamilton, NC Demographics

A map of Hamilton's Population by Race

Hamilton, North Carolina has an estimated population of 243, a large decrease from the 306 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.1% Black, 28.0% White, 12.3% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than North Carolina 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 55.2% in 2020 and 60.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hamilton is ranked the 686th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 651st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hamilton's White Population

68 residents of Hamilton, or 28.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hamilton is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Hamilton ranks 695th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton's White population has declined by an estimated 35.2%. White residents' share of Hamilton's population has decreased from 34.3% to 28.0%.

Hamilton is more White than neighboring Hassell (6.7% White), Oak City (21.8% White), and Parmele (20.9% White). Hamilton is less White than neighboring Everetts (79.8% White), and Robersonville (29.1% White).

Hamilton's Black Population

134 residents of Hamilton, or 55.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hamilton is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Hamilton ranks 55th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.4%. Black residents' share of Hamilton's population has decreased from 57.2% to 55.1%.

Hamilton is more Black than neighboring Everetts (11.4% Black). Hamilton is less Black than neighboring Hassell (77.8% Black), Oak City (75.1% Black), Robersonville (66.9% Black), and Parmele (77.3% 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 slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Hamilton ranks 627th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

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

Hamilton is less Asian than neighboring Parmele (0.3% Asian).

Hamilton's Hispanic Population

30 residents of Hamilton, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hamilton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Hamilton ranks 491st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 114.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Hamilton's population has increased from 4.6% to 12.3%.

Hamilton is more Hispanic than neighboring Hassell (0% Hispanic), Oak City (3.1% Hispanic), Everetts (7.3% Hispanic), Robersonville (1.4% Hispanic), and Parmele (0% Hispanic).

Hamilton's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Hamilton, or 1.6% 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Hamilton ranks 257th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hamilton's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.6%.

Hamilton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hassell (0% Native American/Other), Oak City (0% Native American/Other), Robersonville (0% Native American/Other), and Parmele (0% Native American/Other).

Hamilton's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Hamilton, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hamilton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Hamilton ranks 567th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Hamilton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Hamilton is more Multiracial than neighboring Oak City (0% Multiracial), Everetts (0% Multiracial), Robersonville (2.6% Multiracial), and Parmele (1.6% Multiracial). Hamilton is less Multiracial than neighboring Hassell (15.6% 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.