Hamilton County Demographics
A map of Hamilton County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 275,185 | 79.2% |
Asian | 23,459 | 6.8% |
Hispanic | 18,106 | 5.2% |
Black | 14,674 | 4.2% |
Multiracial | 14,024 | 4.0% |
Native American/Other | 2,019 | 0.6% |
Hamilton County, Indiana had a population of 347,467 in 2020. It was 79.2% White, 4.2% Black, 6.8% Asian, 5.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hamilton County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Hamilton County is the 4th most populous county of the 92 counties in Indiana.
Hamilton County's White Population
275,185 residents of Hamilton County identify as White, or 79.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Hamilton County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Indiana (75.5% White). Of the 92 counties in Indiana, Hamilton County is ranked #80 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Hamilton County is more White than neighboring Marion County (50.5% White). Hamilton County is less White than neighboring Tipton County (93.5% White), Madison County (82.2% White), Hancock County (89.1% White), and Howard County (81.8% White).
Hamilton County's Black Population
14,674 residents of Hamilton County identify as Black, or 4.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hamilton County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Indiana (9.4% Black). Of the 92 counties in Indiana, Hamilton County is ranked #19 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Hamilton County is more Black than neighboring Tipton County (0.3% Black), and Hancock County (2.9% Black). Hamilton County is less Black than neighboring Marion County (27.2% Black), Madison County (7.8% Black), and Howard County (7.7% Black).
Hamilton County's Asian Population
23,459 residents of Hamilton County identify as Asian, or 6.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hamilton County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Indiana (2.5% Asian). Of the 92 counties in Indiana, Hamilton County is ranked #2 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Hamilton County is more Asian than neighboring Tipton County (0.3% Asian), Marion County (4.1% Asian), Madison County (0.5% Asian), Hancock County (0.9% Asian), and Howard County (1.2% Asian).
Hamilton County's Hispanic Population
18,106 residents of Hamilton County identify as Hispanic, or 5.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hamilton County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Indiana (8.2% Hispanic). Of the 92 counties in Indiana, Hamilton County is ranked #26 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Hamilton County is more Hispanic than neighboring Tipton County (2.8% Hispanic), Madison County (4.8% Hispanic), Hancock County (2.8% Hispanic), and Howard County (3.7% Hispanic). Hamilton County is less Hispanic than neighboring Marion County (13.2% Hispanic).
Hamilton County's Native American/Other Population
2,019 residents of Hamilton County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hamilton County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Indiana (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 92 counties in Indiana, Hamilton County is ranked #22 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Hamilton County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tipton County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Hancock County (0.5% Native American/Other). Hamilton County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marion County (0.8% Native American/Other).
Hamilton County's Multiracial Population
14,024 residents of Hamilton County identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hamilton County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Indiana (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 92 counties in Indiana, Hamilton County is ranked #19 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Hamilton County is more Multiracial than neighboring Tipton County (2.6% Multiracial), and Hancock County (3.8% Multiracial). Hamilton County is less Multiracial than neighboring Marion County (4.2% Multiracial), Madison County (4.1% Multiracial), and Howard County (5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.