Hamilton, North Dakota is located in Eastern Pembina County. The city is located along North Dakota Highway 5, about 10 miles west of Interstate 29. It was founded in 1882. Many residents of the community have Norwegian and German ancestry.

According to the 2000 U.S. Census, 73 people lived in Hamilton. The median household income at that time was $35,625. The average value of a house in Hamilton was $28,800.

Hamilton is surrounded by the rich soil of the Red River Valley. Because of this, the community has always been agriculturally-based. Hamilton is best known for housing the Pembina County Fair, “The Biggest Little Fair in North Dakota.”

When traveling through, know that Hamilton has limited services available. It does offer a bank and a bar that serves food.