Hamilton County, New York

NY · FIPS 36041 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 5,089 #2,891 / 3,222
10th
Median Household Income $68,835 -8.4% #1,281 / 3,222
60th
Median Age 58.1 years +49.4% #21 / 3,222
99th
Median Home Value $260,200 -7.7% #838 / 3,222
74th
Median Gross Rent $912 -21.6% #1,369 / 3,222
57th
Poverty Rate 10.6% -16.0% #918 / 3,222
72th

Demographics

Hamilton County has a population of 5,089, making it the #2,891 most populous county in the US. The median age is 58.1 years, which is 49.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.8%
Native Born
1.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Hamilton County is $68,835, ranking #1,281 out of 3,222 counties — 8.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.6% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.

Median Household Income
$68,835 −8.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,281 of 3,222
60th percentile
Per Capita Income
$43,752 +6.0% vs nat'l
Rank #495 of 3,222
85th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.6% −16.0% vs nat'l
Rank #918 of 3,222
72th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.4% −16.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,626 of 3,222
50th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.2% −1.4% vs nat'l
Rank #560 of 3,222
83th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.5 min −11.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,049 of 3,222
36th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Hamilton County is $260,200 (-7.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $912/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.4%.

Median Home Value
$260,200 −7.7% vs nat'l
Rank #838 of 3,222
74th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$912 −21.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,369 of 3,222
57th percentile
Homeownership Rate
82.4% +28.0% vs nat'l
Rank #305 of 3,222
91th percentile
82.4% Homeownership

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Health

96.5% of residents in Hamilton County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.2% above the national rate.

96.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.5% +5.2% vs nat'l
Rank #165 of 3,222
95th percentile

About Hamilton County, New York

Hamilton County, New York has a total population of 5,089, making it the 2,891st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hamilton County is 58.1 years, which is 49.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Hamilton County is $68,835, which ranks #1,281 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.

The median home value in Hamilton County is $260,200, 7.7% below the national median. Renters in Hamilton County pay a median gross rent of $912 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Hamilton County, 33.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.5 min.

Hamilton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%).

All data for Hamilton County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.