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Hamilton

New York · 4,107 residents · 2.494 sq mi
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Hamilton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,848. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $216,000. At a median age of 20.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 20.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,107
+17%since 2000
from 3,509 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,647 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
20.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Hamilton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,848
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,781
+57%since 2000
from $13,203 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.8% in 2000
49.8% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+52%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(3,139)
Black2.7%(96)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(80)
Asian3.7%(129)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.8%(731)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(3,110)
Black3.8%(156)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(262)
Asian8.4%(344)
Other2.3%(95)
Diversity Score46.4%(1,906)
Diversity Score
46
+123%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
39.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.2 min
+8%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
39.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 38.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.5%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton, New York?

Hamilton, New York has about 4,107 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamilton, New York?

The typical household in Hamilton, New York earns about $49,848 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamilton, New York expensive?

In Hamilton, New York, the median home is worth about $216,000, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton, New York?

About 52.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hamilton, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamilton, New York?

About 12.8% of people in Hamilton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamilton, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamilton, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 323 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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