Population 6,115 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hamilton
Household size in Hamilton
| Period | Hamilton | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.16 | 2.51 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.50 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.99 | 2.34 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.17 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Hamilton is a place of small households, averaging 1.99 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.16, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have 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
| Period | Hamilton | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.5 | 38.9 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.7 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.2 | 40.7 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 26.0 | 41.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.4 | +2.5 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Hamilton is young: half of its residents are under 26.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 27.5, even as the national median rose. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only seven are younger.
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
| Period | Hamilton | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 12.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Hamilton: 6.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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
Renters in Hamilton
| Period | Hamilton | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.8% | 31.6% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.3% | 32.9% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 32.9% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.2% | 31.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Hamilton is about as common as it is nationally: 33.2% of households rent, against 34.8%. More than four in ten owners (44.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share has risen 6.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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
| Period | Hamilton | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 11.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 11.4% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 13.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 9.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | −1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.7% of the housing in Hamilton, 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. Vacancy is up 8.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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
| Period | Hamilton | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1963 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1964 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1947 | 1967 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Hamilton is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1947, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 20 have older homes.
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
| Period | Hamilton | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $655 | $748 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $773 | $794 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $794 | $911 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,071 | $1,138 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$416 | +$390 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hamilton costs $1,071 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $416 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 27.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the center.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Hamilton
| Period | Hamilton | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.9% | 28.7% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.6% | 30.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.1% | 31.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.3% | 35.8% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +7.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Hamilton: 53.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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
| Period | Hamilton | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.1% | 88.6% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.2% | 89.1% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 90.3% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 91.3% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Hamilton have finished high school (92.4%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The Syracuse area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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
| Period | Hamilton | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 7.3% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 5.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Hamilton than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 1.99 | 26.0 | 6.2% | 33.2% | 18.7% | 1947 | $1,071 | 53.3% | 92.4% | 3.5% |
| Bouckville | 2.48 | 41.8 | 14.7% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 1965 | $870 | 20.7% | 91.7% | 1.2% |
| Poolville | 2.62 | 35.2 | 9.6% | 12.7% | 24.3% | 1974 | $1,269 | 40.9% | 95.3% | 6.7% |
| Hubbardsville | 2.32 | 45.6 | 10.5% | 18.1% | 21.9% | 1981 | $1,071 | 31.1% | 91.8% | 4.6% |
| Earlville | 2.64 | 39.2 | 7.4% | 14.1% | 21.0% | 1967 | $1,097 | 30.8% | 91.5% | 6.8% |
| Pine Woods | 2.50 | 33.4 | 3.0% | 13.5% | 20.8% | 1956 | $679 | 16.7% | 93.0% | 5.0% |
| Eaton | 2.20 | 44.4 | 9.5% | 16.4% | 35.4% | 1946 | $851 | 15.4% | 89.7% | 4.9% |
| Madison | 2.71 | 38.2 | 21.5% | 19.7% | 17.3% | 1957 | $841 | 13.2% | 92.5% | 0.7% |
| Lebanon | 2.68 | 45.3 | 4.5% | 13.9% | 18.9% | 1963 | $996 | 28.7% | 82.1% | 17.8% |
| West Eaton | 2.02 | 44.5 | 12.4% | 17.6% | 41.4% | 1938 | $818 | 8.3% | 91.2% | 0.0% |
| South Lebanon | 2.68 | 45.3 | 4.6% | 14.3% | 19.0% | 1963 | $984 | 28.5% | 82.1% | 17.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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. 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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