Population 5,089 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hamilton County
Household size in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.02 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.79 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.98 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Hamilton County is a place of small households, averaging 1.98 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.02 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. No other New York county has smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.3 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 52.2 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 57.0 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 56.8 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.5 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Hamilton County skews older: half of its residents are older than 56.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 50.3, in line with the national trend. Hamilton County has the oldest population of any New York county.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.2% of households in Hamilton County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. No other New York county has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hamilton County
Renters in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.6% of households in Hamilton County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 58.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of New York's 62 counties, only two have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 77.4% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 83.3% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 68.3% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Hamilton County: 68.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. No other New York county has a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Hamilton County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Even so, homes here are newer than in New York overall, where the median home dates to 1961. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $625 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $624 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $789 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $958 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$333 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hamilton County costs $958 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $333 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hamilton County
Bachelor's degrees in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.2% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Hamilton County as nationally: 36.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in New York overall (39.8%). The share with a degree is up 10.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.4% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.8% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.7% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Hamilton County have finished high school (91.7%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.3% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Hamilton County runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Of New York's 62 counties, only five have lower unemployment. Unemployment has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hamilton County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County | 1.98 | 56.8 | 4.2% | 17.6% | 68.3% | 1969 | $958 | 36.2% | 91.7% | 3.6% |
| Lewis County | 2.39 | 42.2 | 9.1% | 19.8% | 22.1% | 1968 | $929 | 18.4% | 92.1% | 5.1% |
| Rutland County | 2.37 | 46.7 | 8.8% | 24.9% | 21.8% | 1961 | $1,083 | 34.3% | 93.8% | 3.7% |
| Windsor County | 2.31 | 47.3 | 6.7% | 25.2% | 22.2% | 1968 | $1,212 | 43.5% | 95.0% | 4.6% |
| Belknap County | 2.48 | 48.4 | 8.3% | 19.9% | 25.5% | 1976 | $1,207 | 33.9% | 94.0% | 2.9% |
| Cumberland County | 2.32 | 43.4 | 7.7% | 30.2% | 11.5% | 1974 | $1,657 | 53.2% | 96.8% | 3.0% |
| Bay County | 2.30 | 45.2 | 10.7% | 23.0% | 8.5% | 1963 | $916 | 22.3% | 91.8% | 4.4% |
| Midland County | 2.42 | 42.5 | 7.7% | 21.9% | 6.5% | 1977 | $1,057 | 36.8% | 95.6% | 4.4% |
| Isabella County | 2.44 | 35.8 | 9.2% | 38.2% | 13.3% | 1982 | $955 | 34.4% | 92.0% | 6.2% |
| Mecosta County | 2.41 | 42.6 | 10.1% | 23.1% | 18.1% | 1979 | $903 | 22.6% | 90.9% | 3.8% |
| Oceana County | 2.55 | 44.5 | 10.8% | 15.5% | 24.8% | 1975 | $827 | 20.6% | 90.2% | 6.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Vieques Municipio, PR · Carlisle County, KY · Carroll County, KY · Carroll County, MO · Carroll County, MS · Carson County, TX · Carter County, MO · Cass County, IA · Union County, KY · Upton County, TX
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hamilton County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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