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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hilton

New York · 5,856 residents · 1.786 sq mi
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Hilton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,336. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $90,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,856
+12%since 1990
from 5,216 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.8
+12%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Hilton
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.3%(427)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.8%(513)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149.6%(561)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198.6%(503)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244.2%(246)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.5%(788)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4419.5%(1,142)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.1%(709)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 646.5%(380)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 744.2%(244)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 843.9%(226)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2%(117)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,336
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,353 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,057
+46%since 1990
from $13,739 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.4%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,400
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $86,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$589
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $447 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
28.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(5,140)
Black1%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(24)
Asian0.2%(13)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(5,597)
Black1.5%(89)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(87)
Asian0.6%(33)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican2.3%(137)
Paraguayan0.4%(26)
Cuban0.4%(21)
Dominican0.1%(4)
Asian origin
Chinese0.1%(8)
Ancestry
German33%(1,972)
Italian20.2%(1,204)
Irish14%(833)
English10%(599)
American4.9%(291)
Polish4%(241)
French1.4%(86)
Ukrainian1.3%(77)
Scottish1.2%(74)
Arab1.1%(67)
Lebanese1.1%(63)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
West Indian0.8%(48)
Romanian0.7%(39)
Czech0.6%(38)
Barbadian0.5%(31)
Macedonian0.5%(27)
Russian0.3%(19)
Haitian0.3%(17)
Dutch0.2%(14)
Hungarian0.2%(14)
Belgian0.2%(13)
British0.2%(10)
Swedish0.2%(10)
Slovak0.1%(8)
Armenian0.1%(6)
Turkish0.1%(6)
Welsh0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.5%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 85.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
−40%since 1990
from 23.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.3%(588)
Married60.8%(1,263)
Widowed2.9%(60)
Divorced8%(166)
Women 15+
Never married21.2%(484)
Married57.3%(1,308)
Widowed11.8%(269)
Divorced9.7%(222)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hilton, New York?

Hilton, New York has about 5,856 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hilton, New York earns about $51,336 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hilton, New York expensive?

In Hilton, New York, the median home is worth about $90,400, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Hilton, New York?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hilton, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hilton, New York?

About 4.4% of people in Hilton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hilton, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Hilton, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 640 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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