Hamilton is a city located in Ravalli County Montana. Hamilton has a 2024 population of 5,449. It is also the county seat of Ravalli County. Hamilton is currently growing at a rate of 3.44% annually and its population has increased by 15.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,724 in 2020.
The average household income in Hamilton is $60,749 with a poverty rate of 13.54%. The median age in Hamilton is 48.3 years: 45.1 years for males, and 52.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hamilton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,536 | 94.38% |
| Two or more races | 193 | 4.02% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.96% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.62% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.02% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,562 | 1.77 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Non Family | 1,530 | 1.1 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Married | 781 | 2.81 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Female | 175 | 2.62 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Male | 76 | 2.74 | 100 | 0 |
2.77
Average Family Size
1.77
Average Household Size
50.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 261 | 6.75% |
| Associates Degree | 471 | 12.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 568 | 14.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 519 | 13.42% |
| High School Graduate | 991 | 25.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 2.04% |
| Some College | 979 | 25.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,599 | 3,314 | 1,022 |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 67 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 101 | 87 | 19 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Native American | 26 | 25 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $20,000 | $20,962 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $39,261 | $50,909 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,961 | $28,116 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,587 | $0 | $29,239 |
| Overall | $29,379 | $35,286 | $25,645 |
| Some College | $34,339 | $47,070 | $28,843 |
$29,379
Average Earnings
$35,286
Average Male
$25,645
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.26% of Hamilton residents speak only English, while 3.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,236 | 585 | 13.81% |
| Multiple | 191 | 42 | 21.99% |
13.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.17%
Male Poverty Rate
20.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hamilton is Multiple, with 21.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hamilton is White, with 13.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.01% |
| High School | 17.48% |
| Some College | 15.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 66.07% |
| Female Employed | 13.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,481 | $89,386 |
| Households | $45,973 | $60,749 |
| Married Families | $80,868 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,835 | $41,434 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
34.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
371
Number of Veterans
300
Male Veterans
71
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 147 |
| Vietnam | 98 |
| Korea | 67 |
| Second Gulf War | 65 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 99 |
| 75+ | 99 |
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 336 | 8.71% |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 32.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
34.94%
Born in Hamilton
93.07%
Native Born
6.93%
Foreign Born
2.64%
Non Citizen
4.29%
Naturalized
93.07% of Hamilton residents were born in the United States, with 34.94% having been born in Montana. 2.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,355 | 181 | 2.93% |
| 2028 | 6,174 | 181 | 3.02% |
| 2027 | 5,993 | 182 | 3.13% |
| 2026 | 5,811 | 181 | 3.21% |
| 2025 | 5,630 | 181 | 3.32% |
| 2024 | 5,449 | 181 | 3.44% |
| 2023 | 5,268 | 115 | 2.23% |
| 2022 | 5,153 | 202 | 4.08% |
| 2021 | 4,951 | 227 | 4.81% |
| 2020 | 4,724 | -208 | -4.22% |
| 2019 | 4,932 | 105 | 2.18% |
| 2018 | 4,827 | 106 | 2.25% |
| 2017 | 4,721 | 87 | 1.88% |
| 2016 | 4,634 | 94 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 4,540 | 60 | 1.34% |
| 2014 | 4,480 | 27 | 0.61% |
| 2013 | 4,453 | 25 | 0.56% |
| 2012 | 4,428 | 92 | 2.12% |
| 2011 | 4,336 | 48 | 1.12% |
| 2010 | 4,288 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,705 | 968 | 35.37% |
| 1990 | 2,737 | 76 | 2.86% |
| 1980 | 2,661 | -17 | -0.63% |
| 1950 | 2,678 | -3,677 | -57.86% |