Hamilton, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 589, Hamilton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Hamilton is a small community located in Virginia, within Loudoun County. The total population is 589. It ranks as the 452nd most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hamilton is 35.9 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 31.1% of the population under 18, Hamilton has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hamilton is $141,250. This is 52% higher than the state median of $93,170. It is also 75% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 0.5%. This is 95% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $531,300. Housing costs are 38% higher than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hamilton has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.5%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 18.3%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 6.9%.

Education

56.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.7%. Notably, 21.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hamilton, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.