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Hamilton, Washington

Town · Population 295 · #256 in Washington
Hamilton, Washington

Hamilton is a town in Skagit County, Washington, United States. The population was 299 at the 2020 census.

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About Hamilton

Hamilton is a tiny community in northern Washington with an estimated population of 295.

Officially, Hamilton is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.2 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 246 residents per square mile.

What Makes Hamilton Unique

  • One of 16 places in the US named Hamilton — but the Washington one has a character all its own.
  • One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
  • Positioned in northern Washington, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Hamilton

  • Birdsview Diner
  • Hamilton Cafe and Store

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hamilton

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)295
Rank in state#256 of 281
Land area1.2 sq mi
Density246/sq mi
Coordinates48.5225, -121.9953

🗺️ Map of Hamilton