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 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,835 | -8.4% | #1,281 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 58.1 years | +49.4% | #21 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $260,200 | -7.7% | #838 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $912 | -21.6% | #1,369 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | -16.0% | #918 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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96.5% of residents in Hamilton County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.2% above the national rate.
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.