Hamilton, NY Demographics

A map of Hamilton's Population by Race

Hamilton, New York has an estimated population of 4,370, an increase from the 4,107 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.0% White, 7.1% Asian, 7.1% Hispanic, 6.9% Black, 3.1% Multiracial, and 0.8% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 41.1% in 2020 and 42.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hamilton is ranked the 391st most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 413th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hamilton's White Population

3,278 residents of Hamilton, or 75.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hamilton is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Hamilton ranks 924th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton's White population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of Hamilton's population has decreased from 75.7% to 75.0%.

Hamilton is more White than neighboring Morrisville (67.9% White). Hamilton is less White than neighboring Madison (98% White), Earlville (97.4% White), Oriskany Falls (93.5% White), and Smyrna (87.2% White).

Hamilton's Black Population

301 residents of Hamilton, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hamilton is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Hamilton ranks 314th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton's Black population has grown by an estimated 92.9%. Black residents' share of Hamilton's population has increased from 3.8% to 6.9%.

Hamilton is more Black than neighboring Madison (0.5% Black), Earlville (0.2% Black), Oriskany Falls (0.3% Black), and Smyrna (0% Black). Hamilton is less Black than neighboring Morrisville (9.9% Black).

Hamilton's Asian Population

312 residents of Hamilton, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hamilton is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Hamilton ranks 135th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.3%. Asian residents' share of Hamilton's population has decreased from 8.4% to 7.1%.

Hamilton is more Asian than neighboring Madison (0% Asian), Earlville (0% Asian), Oriskany Falls (0% Asian), and Smyrna (0% Asian). Hamilton is less Asian than neighboring Morrisville (9.9% Asian).

Hamilton's Hispanic Population

310 residents of Hamilton, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hamilton is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Hamilton ranks 541st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Hamilton's population has increased from 6.4% to 7.1%.

Hamilton is more Hispanic than neighboring Madison (0.2% Hispanic), Earlville (0.6% Hispanic), Oriskany Falls (2.5% Hispanic), and Smyrna (0% Hispanic). Hamilton is less Hispanic than neighboring Morrisville (10.2% Hispanic).

Hamilton's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Hamilton, or 0.8% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Hamilton ranks 781st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hamilton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Hamilton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Madison (0% Native American/Other), Earlville (0% Native American/Other), Morrisville (0% Native American/Other), and Oriskany Falls (0% Native American/Other). Hamilton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Smyrna (1.4% Native American/Other).

Hamilton's Multiracial Population

134 residents of Hamilton, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hamilton is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Hamilton ranks 190th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Hamilton's population has decreased from 5.2% to 3.1%.

Hamilton is more Multiracial than neighboring Madison (1.2% Multiracial), Earlville (1.8% Multiracial), and Morrisville (2.1% Multiracial). Hamilton is less Multiracial than neighboring Oriskany Falls (3.7% Multiracial), and Smyrna (11.5% 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.