Hamilton, VA Demographics

A map of Hamilton's Population by Race

Hamilton, Virginia has an estimated population of 589, a decrease from the 619 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.4% White, 7.5% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, 0.5% Black, and 0.5% 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 Virginia 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 39.1% in 2020 and 26.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hamilton is ranked the 452nd most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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 436th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hamilton's White Population

503 residents of Hamilton, or 85.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hamilton is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Hamilton ranks 303rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton's White population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Hamilton's population has increased from 77.1% to 85.4%.

Hamilton is more White than neighboring Purcellville (74.3% White), Round Hill (83.6% White), and Leesburg (54.1% White). Hamilton is less White than neighboring Waterford (100% White), and Hillsboro (98.6% White).

Hamilton's Black Population

3 residents of Hamilton, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hamilton is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Hamilton ranks 531st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton's Black population has declined by an estimated 72.7%. Black residents' share of Hamilton's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.5%.

Hamilton is more Black than neighboring Waterford (0% Black), and Hillsboro (0% Black). Hamilton is less Black than neighboring Purcellville (7.1% Black), Round Hill (1.3% Black), and Leesburg (8.6% Black).

Hamilton's Asian Population

10 residents of Hamilton, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hamilton is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Hamilton ranks 131st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 67.7%. Asian residents' share of Hamilton's population has decreased from 5.0% to 1.7%.

Hamilton is more Asian than neighboring Waterford (0% Asian), Hillsboro (0% Asian), and Round Hill (0.3% Asian). Hamilton is less Asian than neighboring Purcellville (2.4% Asian), and Leesburg (11.3% Asian).

Hamilton's Hispanic Population

44 residents of Hamilton, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hamilton is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Hamilton ranks 197th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Hamilton's population has decreased from 8.6% to 7.5%.

Hamilton is more Hispanic than neighboring Waterford (0% Hispanic), and Hillsboro (0% Hispanic). Hamilton is less Hispanic than neighboring Purcellville (11.7% Hispanic), Round Hill (13.6% Hispanic), and Leesburg (20.7% Hispanic).

Hamilton's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Hamilton, or 0.5% 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 Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Hamilton ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hamilton's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.5%.

Hamilton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Waterford (0% Native American/Other), Hillsboro (0% Native American/Other), and Round Hill (0.1% Native American/Other). Hamilton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Purcellville (0.9% Native American/Other).

Hamilton's Multiracial Population

26 residents of Hamilton, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hamilton is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Hamilton ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamilton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Hamilton's population has decreased from 6.6% to 4.4%.

Hamilton is more Multiracial than neighboring Purcellville (3.6% Multiracial), Waterford (0% Multiracial), Hillsboro (1.4% Multiracial), and Round Hill (1% Multiracial). Hamilton is less Multiracial than neighboring Leesburg (4.7% 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.