Hamilton, Essex County, MA Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Hamilton?
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There are 7,612 residents in Hamilton, with a median age of 43.1. Of this, 48.79% are males and 51.21% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.89% of the resident pool in Hamilton, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.85%. Additionally, 2.26% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 6,908 people in Hamilton currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 6,908 people in Hamilton currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 7,612 | -0.4% |
| Male Population | 3,714 | -1.9% |
| Female Population | 3,898 | 1.1% |
Male population 48.79%
Female population 51.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 43.1 | 3.9% |
| Citizen US Born | 6,995 | 0.8% |
| Citizen not US Born | 445 | 13.8% |
| Not Citizen | 172 | -45.0% |
Citizen US Born 91.89%
Citizen not US Born 5.85%
Not Citizen 2.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 13 | 85.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 350 | -8.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 159 | -15.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 83 | -29.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 6,908 | 0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.17%
Moved from Same County 4.66%
Moved from Same State 2.12%
Moved from Different State 1.1%
Same House as Last Year 91.95%
What are the employment statistics in Hamilton?
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White-collar workers make up 87.99% of the working population in Hamilton, while blue-collar employees account for 12.01%. There are also 556 entrepreneurs in Hamilton (14% of the workforce); 2,549 workers employed in private companies (64.17%); and 420 people working in governmental institutions (10.57%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 3,495 | 5.4% |
| Blue Collar | 477 | -9.3% |
White Collar 87.99%
Blue Collar 12.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 556 | 8.0% |
| Private Companies | 2,549 | 7.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 420 | -1.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 447 | -16.4% |
Self Employees 14%
Private Companies 64.17%
Governmental Workers 10.57%
Not for Profit Companies 11.25%
How many households are there in Hamilton?
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There are a total of 2,652 households in Hamilton, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 77.64% of these Hamilton households, while non-family units account for the remaining 22.36%. Additionally, 32.35% of households have children and 67.65% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 2,652 | 3.0% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -3.5% |
| Family Households | 2,059 | -2.6% |
| Non-family Households | 593 | 28.4% |
Family Households 77.64%
Non-family Households 22.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 858 | -9.3% |
| Households without Children | 1,794 | 10.1% |
Households with Children 32.35%
Households without Children 67.65%
What are the median and average incomes in Hamilton?
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The average annual household income in Hamilton is $171,112, while the median household income sits at $139,250 per year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $171,112 | 15.3% |
| Median Household Income | $139,250 | 19.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 358 | -33.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 6,985 | 2.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Hamilton?
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There are 2,828 housing units in Hamilton, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1957. Of the 2,652 occupied housing units in Hamilton, 84.39% are owner-occupied, while 15.61% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 66.26% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $658,500. In general, housing costs reach $2,327 per month in Hamilton.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 66.26% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $658,500. In general, housing costs reach $2,327 per month in Hamilton.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 2,828 | 2.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1957 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 786 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 161 | 22.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 706 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 336 | -2.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 284 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 245 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 148 | 6.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 88 | -9.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 74 | -14.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,652 | 3.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,238 | 6.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 414 | -11.0% |
Owner Occupied 84.39%
Renter Occupied 15.61%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,483 | 6.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 755 | 5.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $658,500 | 7.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $635,500 | 16.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,327 | 8.3% |
With Mortgage 66.26%
Without Mortgage 33.74%
What is the level of education in Hamilton?
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Approximately 19.53% of the population in Hamilton holds a high school degree (that's 1,164 residents), while 14.87% have attained a college certificate (908 locals) and 34.03% have a bachelor's degree (2,028 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 36 | 414.3% |
| Some High School | 1,164 | 18.6% |
| Some College | 908 | 0.6% |
| Associate Degree | 226 | -26.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,028 | 0.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,619 | -3.4% |
No High School 0.6%
Some High School 19.53%
Some College 14.87%
Associate Degree 3.79%
Bachelor's Degree 34.03%
Graduate Degree 27.17%
What is the marital status of Hamilton residents?
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A total of 1,521 people in Hamilton have never been married (which represents 24.76% of the total population), while 3,908 of them are wedded (63.61%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 21 (0.34%) and 445 (7.24%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,521 | 15.1% |
| Married | 3,908 | -5.2% |
| Separated | 21 | -19.2% |
| Widowed | 270 | 29.2% |
| Divorced | 445 | 18.0% |
Never Married 24.76%
Married 63.61%
Separated 0.34%
Widowed 4.39%
Divorced 7.24%
What are the most common means of transportation in Hamilton?
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The top three means of transportation people in Hamilton use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 2,558 residents commute by car, 184 prefer going to work by railroad and 95 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,558 | -1.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 7 | N/A |
| Subway or Elevated | 23 | N/A |
| Railroad | 184 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 15 | -25.0% |
| Walk | 95 | -32.6% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.