Hamilton, NY

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2021 Population
3,754
2.88% 1-year growth
US Senator
Chuck Schumer
Democratic Party
US Senator
Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
20.6
0.483% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
13.3%
3.69% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$54,327
8.99% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$215,400
0.278% 1-year decline
2021 Employed Population
1,370
2.47% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Hamilton, NY had a population of 3.75k people with a median age of 20.6 and a median household income of $54,327. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hamilton, NY grew from 3,649 to 3,754, a 2.88% increase and its median household income grew from $49,848 to $54,327, a 8.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hamilton, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.54%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.66%), White (Hispanic) (2.8%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.72%).

None of the households in Hamilton, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93% of the residents in Hamilton, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hamilton, NY are Colgate University (899 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Hamilton, NY was $215,400, and the homeownership rate was 54%.

Most people in Hamilton, NY walked to work, and the average commute time was 10.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Hamilton, NY was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Hamilton, NY is home to a population of 3.75k people, from which 93% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.54% of Hamilton, NY residents were born outside of the country (358 people).

In 2021, there were 10.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.9k people) in Hamilton, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 283 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 250 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

93%
2021 Citizenship
91%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93% of Hamilton, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hamilton, NY was 91%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hamilton, NY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    2.9k ± 345
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    283 ± 95
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    250 ± 81
6.55%
Hispanic Population
246 people

In 2021, there were 10.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.9k people) in Hamilton, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 283 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 250 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.55% of the people in Hamilton, NY are hispanic (246 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hamilton, NY as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Dominican Republic
    512,419 ± 17,349 people
  2. China
    414,157 ± 15,637 people
  3. Jamaica
    233,946 ± 11,806 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 512,419 New York residents, followed by China with 414,157 and Jamaica with 233,946.

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Foreign-Born Population

9.54%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
358 people
12.2%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
445 people

As of 2021, 9.54% of Hamilton, NY residents (358 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hamilton, NY was 12.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    28 ± 29
  2. Korea
    26 ± 32
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    11 ± 18

Hamilton, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.08 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Hamilton, NY employs 1.37k people. The largest industries in Hamilton, NY are Educational Services (710 people), Accommodation & Food Services (204 people), and Retail Trade (99 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($125,417), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($125,417), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($88,583).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $70,847. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

Occupations

1.37k
2021 Value
± 227
2.47%
1 Year growth
± 22.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hamilton, NY grew at a rate of 2.47%, from 1.34k employees to 1.37k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hamilton, NY, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (367 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (190 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (188 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hamilton, NY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

1.37k
2021 Value
± 227
2.47%
1 Year growth
± 22.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hamilton, NY grew at a rate of 2.47%, from 1.34k employees to 1.37k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hamilton, NY, are Educational Services (710 people), Accommodation & Food Services (204 people), and Retail Trade (99 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hamilton, NY, though some of these residents may live in Hamilton, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$15,893
Median earning men ± $68,638
$5,978
Median earning women ± $3,565

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($88,947), Construction ($66,375), and Manufacturing ($61,964).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($7,480), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($3,643), and Retail Trade ($2,499).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $158B
  2. $72.3B
  3. $71.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$810B
2020 Value in New York
$1.62T
Projected 2050 Value in New York
100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $65.9B
  2. $49.6B
  3. $30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

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flagCivics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer
Senator from New York3
Assumed office on January 3, 1999
Kirsten Gillibrand
Senator from New York1
Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Hamilton, NY awarded 899 degrees. The student population of Hamilton, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,428 male students and 1,748 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hamilton, NY are White (568 and 71%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (83 and 10.4%), Unknown (42 and 5.25%), and Asian (39 and 4.88%).

The largest universities in Hamilton, NY by number of degrees awarded are Colgate University (899 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Hamilton, NY are Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (90 and 10%), General Political Science & Government (79 and 8.79%), and General English Language & Literature (54 and 6.01%).

The median tuition cost in Hamilton, NY for private four year colleges is $61,594.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Hamilton, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 17.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,176 (45% men and 55% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,176 students enrolled in Hamilton, NY, 45% men and 55% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,083 records, of which 55.9% were women and 44.1% men.

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Concentrations

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hamilton, NY was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 90 degrees awarded.

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Universities

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Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
899 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Colgate University with 899 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 367 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hamilton, NY, which is 0.69 times less than the 532 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 568 degrees mean that there were 6.84 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 83 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($61,594) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($372) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,055) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 1.52% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.63% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.08M), Bachelors Degree (3.3M), and Some college (2.84M).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Hamilton, NY was $215,400 in 2021, which is 0.88 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $216,000 to $215,400, a 0.278% decrease. The homeownership rate in Hamilton, NY is 54%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hamilton, NY have an average commute time of 10.7 minutes, and they walked to work. Car ownership in Hamilton, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$215,400
Median Property Value 2021
±$22,012
$441
Median Property Taxes
±$102

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hamilton, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hamilton, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

54%
Homeownership
2021
62.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 54% of the housing units in Hamilton, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Census Tract 309
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Hamilton, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$54,327
Median Household Income
± $29,381
817
Number of Households
± 170

In 2021, the median household income of the 817 households in Hamilton, NY grew to $54,327 from the previous year's value of $49,848.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hamilton, NY is from New York.
0.493
2021 Wage GINI in New York
0.494
2020 Wage GINI in New York

In 2021, the income inequality in New York was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.136% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Walked (42.2%)
  2. Drove Alone (34.3%)
  3. Worked At Home (12.9%)

In 2021, 42.2% of workers in Hamilton, NY walked to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (34.3%) and those who worked at home (12.9%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

10.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hamilton, NY have a shorter commute time (10.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Hamilton, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hamilton, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hamilton, NY have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hamilton, NY (209 out of 1.57k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hamilton, NY is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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95.8% of the population of Hamilton, NY has health coverage, with 56.6% on employee plans, 9.83% on Medicaid, 7.43% on Medicare, 21.8% on non-group plans, and 0.186% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Madison County, NY see 1478 patients per year on average, which represents a 10.2% decrease from the previous year (1646 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2711 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 473 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,478 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Madison County, NY

Primary care physicians in Madison County, NY see an average of 1,478 patients per year. This represents a 10.2% decrease from the previous year (1,646 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Madison County, NY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 46.6% between 18 and 34 years, 15.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.16%
Uninsured
56.6%
Employer Coverage
9.83%
Medicaid
7.43%
Medicare
21.8%
Non-Group
0.186%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hamilton, NY grew by 82.7% from 2.27% to 4.16%.

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