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Hamilton Square

New Jersey · 12,784 residents · 4.276 sq mi
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Hamilton Square is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,212. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $356,800. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,784
−1%vs 2011
vs 12,947 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,990 / sq mi
−1%vs 2011
vs 3,028 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
+1%vs 2011
vs 43.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,212
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $99,941 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,493
−10%vs 2011
vs $39,295 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
68.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.309
−8%vs 2011
vs 0.335 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$356,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $347,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,604
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,242 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−29.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.3% in 2011
4.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.8%
−8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+7%vs 2011
vs 3.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic90%(11,654)
Black2.3%(304)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(202)
Asian4%(516)
Other2.1%(271)
Diversity Score23.4%(3,025)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(11,495)
Black1.7%(216)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(487)
Asian3.6%(455)
Other1.2%(149)
Diversity Score23.8%(3,047)
Diversity Score
24
+2%vs 2011
vs 23 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.2%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 11.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 23.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.2% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 48.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.3% in 2011
Female
50.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.7% in 2011
Foreign born
9.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton Square, New Jersey?

Hamilton Square, New Jersey has about 12,784 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hamilton Square, New Jersey earns about $96,212 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 $356,800, and the typical rent is about $1,604 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton Square, New Jersey?

About 37.3% 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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