Population 6,190 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hamilton
Household size in Hamilton
| Period | Hamilton | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.59 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.56 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Hamilton are small: just 2.32 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.49 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.6 | 39.8 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.9 | 40.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.0 | 41.1 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Hamilton is 38.0 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.5, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the east.
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 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 10.8% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 11.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | +0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Hamilton (9.9%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1% | 32.4% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.9% | 34.8% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.7% | 34.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.8% | 34.2% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Hamilton is about as common as it is nationally: 36.8% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among owners, 34.1% have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 9.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 8.5% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Hamilton: 7.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Worcester area.
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 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1961 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1962 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1964 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1965 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Hamilton is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1957, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1952 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the east has the oldest housing.
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 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,013 | $930 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,017 | $1,008 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,090 | $1,155 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,577 | $1,549 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$563 | +$619 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hamilton costs $1,577 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $563 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest 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 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6% | 33.1% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.4% | 34.5% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.2% | 36.5% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.0% | 39.8% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +6.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Hamilton than nationally: 40.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
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 | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.0% | 88.4% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.8% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.6% | 90.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 90.9% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Hamilton have finished high school (91.8%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Worcester area. The share with a diploma is up 3.8 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
| Period | Hamilton | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 7.7% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 5.1% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Hamilton than nationally: unemployment was 6.3%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 2.32 | 38.0 | 9.9% | 36.8% | 7.2% | 1957 | $1,577 | 40.0% | 91.8% | 6.3% |
| Grafton Hill | 2.39 | 39.2 | 10.4% | 37.9% | 12.1% | 1958 | $1,630 | 26.6% | 89.7% | 9.3% |
| Franklin Plantation | 2.40 | 35.3 | 14.3% | 66.2% | 9.7% | 1960 | $1,690 | 43.4% | 86.5% | 6.7% |
| Lake Park | 2.03 | 40.6 | 10.3% | 60.7% | 8.3% | 1945 | $1,320 | 45.8% | 91.5% | 4.8% |
| Union Hill | 2.63 | 34.5 | 25.3% | 60.8% | 10.4% | 1948 | $1,566 | 20.7% | 78.4% | 6.4% |
| Broadmeadow Brook | 2.53 | 37.2 | 7.5% | 43.9% | 14.2% | 1962 | $1,724 | 34.5% | 85.1% | 2.2% |
| Green Island | 2.68 | 32.8 | 36.7% | 81.0% | 18.7% | 1948 | $1,597 | 21.3% | 80.2% | 14.3% |
| Vernon Hill | 2.17 | 41.6 | 23.5% | 82.4% | 9.5% | 1954 | $1,575 | 16.0% | 74.4% | 7.2% |
| Bell Hill | 2.75 | 32.2 | 31.1% | 72.5% | 14.3% | 1945 | $1,803 | 31.6% | 81.0% | 8.4% |
| Central Business District | 1.86 | 29.9 | 13.6% | 92.9% | 15.0% | 1969 | $1,524 | 45.0% | 80.1% | 5.6% |
| Institute Park | 1.94 | 30.9 | 8.2% | 87.6% | 20.3% | 1948 | $1,515 | 56.6% | 91.0% | 4.4% |
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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