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Hamilton Square

New Jersey · 11,622 residents · 4.276 sq mi
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#118Highest homeownership rateof 6,82395.6%#199Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.2%
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Hamilton Square is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $138,162. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $397,000. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,622
Unchangedsince 2023
from 11,643 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,718 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2,723 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
−3%since 2023
from 46.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
11K12K13K13K14K201020202024Hamilton Square
202412K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$138,162
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $135,694 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,175
−1%since 2023
from $55,498 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 81.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
−1%since 2023
from 0.314 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$397,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $376,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,139
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,817 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
4.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+3%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(9,929)
Black2.3%(266)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(640)
Asian5.2%(606)
Other1.7%(202)
Diversity Score33.3%(3,874)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80%(9,292)
Black3.3%(389)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(1,091)
Asian5%(586)
Other2.3%(264)
Diversity Score43.5%(5,052)
Diversity Score
43
+31%since 2023
from 33 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+3%since 2023
from 24.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 73.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
Female
48.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
Foreign born
12.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 85.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton Square, New Jersey?

Hamilton Square, New Jersey has about 11,622 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamilton Square, New Jersey?

The typical household in Hamilton Square, New Jersey earns about $138,162 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamilton Square, New Jersey expensive?

In Hamilton Square, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $397,000, and the typical rent is about $2,139 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton Square, New Jersey?

About 46.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hamilton Square, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamilton Square, New Jersey?

About 2.2% of people in Hamilton Square, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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