Hamilton, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Hamilton, Washington Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Hamilton, Washington had a total population of 252, the 536th largest town in Washington, with a median household income of $67,500, which is 31% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 19.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 31% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 8.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.

Hamilton Quick Facts

Population 252

Median Household Income $67,500

Median Home Value $237,000

Poverty Rate 19.4%

Unemployment Rate 6.0%

Median Age 46.1 years

Homeownership Rate 87.7%

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.4%

High School Graduation Rate 70.1%

Diversity Index 51/100

Population 252 536th of 628

Median Income $67,500 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 19.4% 56% higher than national

Median Home Value $237,000 bottom 20%

How Hamilton Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	249	252	+1.2%
Median household income	$37,188	$67,500	+81.5%
Median home value	$220,700	$237,000	+7.4%

How Hamilton Compares

Median Household Income

Hamilton

$67,500

$98,141

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hamilton

$237,000

$564,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 36.9%

$25K-$50K 6.9%

$50K-$100K 23.1%

$100K+ 33.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.2%

$10K-$15K

13.1%

$15K-$20K

4.6%

$20K-$25K

13.1%

$25K-$30K

0.0%

$30K-$35K

0.8%

$35K-$40K

5.4%

$40K-$45K

0.8%

$45K-$50K

0.0%

$50K-$60K

1.5%

$60K-$75K

12.3%

$75K-$100K

9.2%

$100K-$125K

6.9%

$125K-$150K

18.5%

$150K-$200K

1.5%

$200K+

6.2%

Employment

6.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

51.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 87.7%

Renter 12.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

13.1%

18-34

19.4%

35-54

33.7%

55-74

27.8%

75+

5.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 56 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Hamilton Rankings in Washington

#536 Population of 628

#423 Median Income of 570

#568 Education of 628

#496 Home Value of 584

Explore Washington Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Other Cities in Skagit County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mount Vernon	35,377	$75,777	16.1%	$472,300
Anacortes	17,966	$91,951	7.3%	$696,700
Sedro-Woolley	12,831	$80,885	15.8%	$441,700
Burlington	10,003	$80,475	14.5%	$466,400
Big Lake	2,326	$109,286	5.1%	$666,400
Clear Lake (Skagit County)	1,093	$71,667	14.0%	$550,500
La Conner	873	$80,385	6.8%	$553,200
Concrete	833	$81,719	18.1%	$347,300
Alger	687	$109,151	6.7%	$700,000
Bow	585	$67,103	0.0%	$381,000

Cities Similar to Hamilton

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Edison	249	N/A	$408,300	19.9%	0.0%
Barstow	246	N/A	$276,800	4.1%	0.0%
Lower Elochoman	271	N/A	$464,500	3.3%	0.0%
Chelan Falls	233	N/A	N/A	10.7%	0.0%
Wheeler	230	N/A	N/A	51.7%	0.0%

A note before these figures: with a population of 252, 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 Washington, within Skagit County. The total population is 252. It ranks as the 536th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hamilton is 46.1 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 38.3 years. Only 13.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hamilton is $67,500. This is 31% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.4%. This is 96% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $237,000. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hamilton is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.1%. The Asian population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 9.7%.

Education

8.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 79% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 70.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hamilton, Washington 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 Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 628 Census-designated places in Washington. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hamilton, Washington?

Hamilton, Washington has a population of 252 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Hamilton, WA?

The median household income in Hamilton is $67,500, which is 16% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Hamilton, WA?

The poverty rate in Hamilton is 19.4%. This means approximately 49 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Hamilton, Washington?

Hamilton's population is 66.3% White, 0.0% Black, 19.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 4.8% Asian.

What is the median home value in Hamilton, WA?

The median home value in Hamilton is $237,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

How educated is Hamilton, Washington?

8.4% of adults (25+) in Hamilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.