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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Hamilton County

New York · 5,107 residents · 1,717.378 sq mi
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Hamilton County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,625. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,500. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,107
−5%since 2000
from 5,379 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.0
+26%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Hamilton County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,625
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,287 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,758
+54%since 2000
from $18,643 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$841
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
17.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+3%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(5,223)
Black0.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(57)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(222)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(4,769)
Black0.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino2%(100)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other4.1%(208)
Diversity Score16.2%(829)
Segregation Score1.9%(96)
Diversity Score
16
+292%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
2
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton County, New York?

Hamilton County, New York has about 5,107 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hamilton County, New York earns about $60,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamilton County, New York expensive?

In Hamilton County, New York, the median home is worth about $170,500, and the typical rent is about $841 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton County, New York?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hamilton County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamilton County, New York?

About 8.6% of people in Hamilton County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamilton County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamilton County, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 172 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9501
13 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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