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 $65,705 with a poverty rate of 12.02%. The median age in Hamilton is 47.7 years: 46.4 years for males, and 51.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hamilton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,740 | 95.78% |
| Two or more races | 151 | 3.05% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.71% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.12% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,549 | 1.84 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Non Family | 1,392 | 1.12 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Married | 861 | 2.69 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Female | 253 | 2.76 | 13 | 87 |
| Male | 43 | 2.49 | 100 | 0 |
2.63
Average Family Size
1.84
Average Household Size
48.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 276 | 7.24% |
| Associates Degree | 444 | 11.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 595 | 15.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 601 | 15.76% |
| High School Graduate | 982 | 25.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 1.57% |
| Some College | 856 | 22.44% |
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 | 3,595 | 3,318 | 1,150 |
| Hispanic | 103 | 76 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 63 | 0 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Other Race | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 3 | 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 | $24,327 | $23,702 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $34,332 | $0 | $19,520 |
| High School Graduate | $22,483 | $28,835 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,614 | $33,921 | $26,523 |
| Some College | $44,926 | $50,595 | $29,450 |
$29,614
Average Earnings
$33,921
Average Male
$26,523
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.66% of Hamilton residents speak only English, while 4.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,506 | 537 | 11.92% |
| Multiple | 151 | 38 | 25.17% |
12.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.78%
Male Poverty Rate
16.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hamilton is Multiple, with 25.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hamilton is White, with 11.92% 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 13.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.13% |
| High School | 19% |
| Some College | 12.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 76.09% |
| Female Employed | 5.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,475 | $87,749 |
| Households | $52,917 | $65,705 |
| Married Families | $80,880 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,621 | $44,980 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
400
Number of Veterans
355
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 219 |
| Second Gulf War | 68 |
| Vietnam | 58 |
| Korea | 48 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 162 |
| 55 to 64 | 83 |
| 75+ | 74 |
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 372 | 9.48% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 29.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
33.89%
Born in Hamilton
91.8%
Native Born
8.2%
Foreign Born
4.06%
Non Citizen
4.14%
Naturalized
91.8% of Hamilton residents were born in the United States, with 33.89% having been born in Montana. 4.06% 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% |