County · New York
Hamilton County, New York
Hamilton County, New York. Hamilton County had 5,006 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). It holds 12 places (1 city, village or borough, 9 towns and townships and 2 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 36041.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,006
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,107 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,089
Median household income
$68,835
±$5,478 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$260,200
±$15,097 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$912
±$66 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
How many people live in Hamilton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 5,107 residents in Hamilton County. The Census Bureau estimates 5,006 for July 1, 2025, down 1.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 5,089 over 1,717 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hamilton County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,089 | 19,852,366 | +574 |
| Households | 2,423±155 | 7,722,646 | +1,266 |
| Average household size | 2.00±0.13 | 2.49 | −1.79 |
| Housing units | 7,911±32 | 8,585,241 | −1,037 |
Hamilton County's population since 2000
From 5,379 in 2000 to 5,006 in 2025: down 6.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County holds 12 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place), 9 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Town of Indian Lake with 1,344 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Indian Lake (town) | 1,363 | $62,824 |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Pleasant (town) | 897 | $64,091 |
| Long Lake (town) | 791 | $71,731 |
| Wells (town) | 683 | $74,286 |
| Long Lake | 596 | $71,827 |
| Wells | 531 | $87,946 |
| Hope (town) | 413 | $72,188 |
| Speculator | 406 | $63,864 |
| Inlet (town)GEOID 3604137495 | 355 | $107,750 |
| Arietta (town) | 292 | $60,000 |
| Benson (town) | 221 | $69,375 |
| Morehouse (town)GEOID 3604148340 | 92 | $82,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hamilton County?
The median resident of Hamilton County is 58.1 years old; 12.1% are under 18 and 33.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.1%. 1.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hamilton County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.1±1.0 | 39.8 | +2.8 |
| Under 18 years | 12.1%±0.3 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 33.8%±0.8 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% | 19.8% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.5%±1.2 pts | 52.8% | −4.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±1.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 9.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±1.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.4%±0.7 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6%±1.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 15.7%±1.4 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.5%±1.4 pts | 5.1% | −2.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.0%±2.2 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.2%±3.3 pts | 40.2% | +16.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.9%±2.6 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±1.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hamilton County earn?
Half of Hamilton County's 2,423 households earn less than $68,835 a year (±$5,478), against $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $72,211 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hamilton County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,835±$5,478 | $85,974 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,855±$5,601 | $128,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,752±$2,862 | $50,712 | +$13,168 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.6%±2.4 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.3%±3.4 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.9%±1.4 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.2%±2.3 pts | 90.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hamilton County?
Owners occupy 82.4% of Hamilton County's occupied homes and renters 17.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $260,200 by its owner (±$15,097). The median renter pays $912 a month including utilities, and 46.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hamilton County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $260,200±$15,097 | $423,800 | +$55,905 |
| Median gross rent | $912±$66 | $1,621 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.0%±11.1 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,438±$143 | $2,555 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.4%±2.5 pts | 54.3% | −4.3 pts |
| Housing units | 7,911±32 | 8,585,241 | −1,037 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.2%±1.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.4%±4.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.9%±1.5 pts | 41.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.0%±1.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.0%±1.8 pts | 30.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hamilton County building?
Builders took permits for 40 new housing units across Hamilton County in 2025 (40 single-family), 8.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hamilton County get to work?
73.9% of Hamilton County's workers drive alone and 13.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Hamilton County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.3%±2.8 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±1.8 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.9%±5.3 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.8%±1.2 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±1.0 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Walked | 6.5%±2.0 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.8%±5.3 pts | 14.9% | +9.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.6 min±2.5 | 32.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Hamilton County's census tracts?
Hamilton County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $62,824 (Tract 9503) to $73,036 (Tract 9501).
| Tract 950136041950100 | 1,102±115 | $73,036 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950336041950300 | 1,268±176 | $62,824 |
| Tract 950436041950400 | 1,529±155 | $72,143 |
| Tract 950536041950500 | 1,190±98 | $63,846 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hamilton County compare with New York's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 62nd of 62 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 39th of 62 |
| Residents per square mile | 62nd of 62 |
| Median household income | 42nd of 62 |
| Median home value | 20th of 62 |
| Median gross rent | 45th of 62 |
| Poverty rate | 51st of 62 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24th of 62 |
| Median age | 1st of 62 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hamilton County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.