Hamilton town, New York
Hamilton town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Hamilton town is a geographic entity located in Madison County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,348. The land area covers 41.37 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,348 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 21.3 yrs | ±0.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,406 | ±143 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,765 | ±175 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,406 | ±143 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 359 | ±110 |
| Median Home Value | $240,800 | ±$57,389 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,265 | ±$237 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,398 | ±$14,439 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,163 | ±$20,932 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | ±2.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 241 | ±86 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | ±2.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,696 | ±214 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.9% | ±3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF HAMILTON
GUS Population: 6,311 (2024)
ID: 139386
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
16 BROAD ST, STE 1, HAMILTON NY 13346-1337
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GUS Population: 67,072 (2024)
ID: 170424
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
MADISON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PO BOX 635, WAMPSVILLE NY 13163-0635
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | BROOKFIELD, NY | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | NORWICH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | EDMESTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | MORRISVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | HAMILTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | HAMILTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | MADISON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | WATERVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | MORRISVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | SOUTH OTSELIC, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC
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Hospital | City address association | 150 BROAD STREET, HAMILTON, NY, 13346 |
(315) 824-1100
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Colgate University
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College | 3.0 mi away | 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY, 13346-1398 |
3152281000
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HAMILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 13 BROAD STREET, HAMILTON, NY, 13346 |
(315) 824-3060
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SUNY Morrisville
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College | 10.4 mi away | 80 Eaton Street, Morrisville, NY, 13408 |
3156846000
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EARLVILLE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 4 NORTH MAIN STREET, EARLVILLE, NY, 13332 |
(315) 691-5931
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Delaware Chenango Madison Otsego BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 14.4 mi away | 6678 County Rd 32, Norwich, NY, 13815-3554 |
6073351210
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SHERBURNE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 2 EAST STATE STREET, SHERBURNE, NY, 13460 |
(607) 674-4242
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Hamilton College
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College | 18.3 mi away | 198 College Hill Rd, Clinton, NY, 13323 |
3158594011
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SMYRNA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 7 EAST MAIN STREET, SMYRNA, NY, 13464 |
(607) 627-6271
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Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing
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College | 23.0 mi away | 2215 Genesee Street, Utica, NY, 13501 |
3158018253
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SHERBURNE, NY US, located 8.0 miles from Hamilton town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.9° | 12.5° | 21.7° | 2.52" | 18.7" |
| February | 32.9° | 12.9° | 22.9° | 2.26" | 18.8" |
| March | 40.9° | 20.4° | 30.7° | 3.06" | 14.6" |
| April | 54.9° | 32.2° | 43.5° | 3.53" | 2.5" |
| May | 68.0° | 43.2° | 55.6° | 3.63" | 0.1" |
| June | 76.0° | 52.9° | 64.5° | 4.78" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.3° | 56.9° | 68.6° | 4.41" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.0° | 55.6° | 67.3° | 4.12" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.0° | 48.4° | 60.2° | 3.70" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.4° | 38.1° | 48.7° | 4.06" | 0.4" |
| November | 46.8° | 28.9° | 37.9° | 3.12" | 6.1" |
| December | 35.9° | 20.3° | 28.1° | 2.95" | 15.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton village | Village | 4.1 mi | — |
| Earlville village | Village | 4.5 mi | — |
| Madison village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
| Sherburne village | Village | 7.7 mi | — |
| Smyrna village | Village | 8.3 mi | — |
| Oriskany Falls village | Village | 10.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3605331720. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.