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CITY · 2020 ACS

Hamilton Square

New Jersey · 12,679 residents · 4.276 sq mi
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Hamilton Square is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,400. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $316,800. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,679
+6%since 2019
from 11,989 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,965 / sq mi
+6%since 2019
from 2,804 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+1%since 2019
from 46.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $113,578 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,176
+1%since 2019
from $46,742 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 75.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$316,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $302,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,181
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,153 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
94.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 96.6% in 2019
5.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+8%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(10,378)
Black2.3%(277)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(588)
Asian5.1%(606)
Other1.2%(140)
Diversity Score30.6%(3,673)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(10,632)
Black2.5%(318)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(899)
Asian3.8%(479)
Other0.9%(117)
Diversity Score32.8%(4,163)
Diversity Score
33
+7%since 2019
from 31 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 42.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 94.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 14.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+2%since 2019
from 25.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 85.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 69.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
Female
52.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 53.1% in 2019
Foreign born
9.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton Square, New Jersey?

Hamilton Square, New Jersey has about 12,679 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hamilton Square, New Jersey earns about $110,400 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 $316,800, and the typical rent is about $1,181 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton Square, New Jersey?

About 46.6% 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 1.5% of people in Hamilton Square, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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