Hamiltonban township, Pennsylvania
Hamiltonban township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Hamiltonban township is a geographic entity located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,347. The land area covers 39.09 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,347 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44 yrs | ±2.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 886 | ±81 | 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 | 942 | ±79 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 886 | ±81 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 56 | ±46 |
| Median Home Value | $266,400 | ±$23,204 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,274 | ±$550 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $90,521 | ±$18,250 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,846 | ±$6,714 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% | ±8.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 345 | ±208 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,156 | ±173 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88% | ±2.6% |
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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GUS Population: 2,358 (2024)
ID: 133649
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY/TREASURER
PO BOX 526, 23 CARROLS TRACT RD, FAIRFIELD PA 17320
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GUS Population: 107,914 (2024)
ID: 173713
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SECRETARY
559 OLD US ROUTE 15, YORK SPRINGS PA 17372-9655
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 11-12 | Gettysburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Chambersburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Biglerville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Biglerville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Chambersburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Cascade, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Thurmont, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Chambersburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Chambersburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Chambersburg, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto
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College | 6.8 mi away | 1 Campus Drive, Mont Alto, PA, 17237-9700 |
7177496000
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CARROLL VALLEY LIBRARY
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 5685 FAIRFIELD ROAD, FAIRFIELD, PA, 17320 |
(717) 642-6009
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Mount St. Mary's University
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College | 9.3 mi away | 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, MD, 21727-7799 |
3014476122
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BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 13767 MONTEREY LANE, BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT, PA, 17214 |
(717) 794-5929
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United Lutheran Seminary
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College | 9.8 mi away | 61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA, 17325-1795 |
71733462863007
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EMMITSBURG BRANCH
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 300 SOUTH SETON AVENUE, EMMITSBURG, MD, 21727 |
(240) 629-6329
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Gettysburg College
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College | 10.2 mi away | 300 N Washington St, Gettysburg, PA, 17325 |
7173376300
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ALEXANDER HAMILTON MEMORIAL FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 45 EAST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, PA, 17268 |
(717) 762-3335
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Franklin County Career and Technology Center
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College Vocational | 15.0 mi away | 2463 Loop Road, Chambersburg, PA, 17202 |
7172635667
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ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 140 BALTIMORE ST, GETTYSBURG, PA, 17325 |
(717) 334-0163
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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 S MTN, PA US, located 5.3 miles from Hamiltonban township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.6° | 20.5° | 28.1° | 3.69" | 10.6" |
| February | 38.7° | 21.4° | 30.1° | 2.91" | 9.5" |
| March | 46.5° | 27.8° | 37.1° | 4.38" | 6.5" |
| April | 59.4° | 38.3° | 48.8° | 4.18" | 0.6" |
| May | 69.0° | 48.5° | 58.7° | 4.69" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.1° | 57.5° | 67.3° | 4.64" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.6° | 61.7° | 71.1° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.2° | 60.2° | 69.7° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.0° | 53.0° | 63.0° | 5.07" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.3° | 42.7° | 52.0° | 4.09" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.3° | 32.8° | 41.6° | 3.30" | 0.6" |
| December | 39.9° | 25.7° | 32.8° | 3.82" | 5.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield borough | Borough | 3.1 mi | — |
| Carroll Valley borough | Borough | 4.2 mi | — |
| Orrtanna CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Blue Ridge Summit CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Cashtown CDP | CDP | 6.8 mi | — |
| McKnightstown CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4200132200. • 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.