Hamilton County, New York
Located in New York, Hamilton County has a population of 5,089 residents and a median age of 58.1 years, making it the #2,891 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 10.6%. The median home value is $260,200, and the median household income is $68,835, which is 8% below the national median.
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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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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%.
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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%.
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Education
In Hamilton County, 33.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 1.4% below the national average, ranking #560 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Hamilton County is 78.4 years. 16.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
18.2% of adults in Hamilton County smoke , 37.3% are obese , and 23.5% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
13.9% of children in Hamilton County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 16.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Hamilton County is 91.0%. The mean commute time is 24.5 min, which is 11.3% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Hamilton County voted Republican with a margin of 29.4%. The vote was 35.3% Dem / 64.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +0.9 toward Democrats .
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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.