Madison County > Hamilton (village)
Population trend for Hamilton
U.S. Census Bureau ACS, IPUMS
Hamilton is a village in the towns of Eaton, Hamilton, and Madison in the Central region.
Community anchors include Colgate University, Hamilton Central School District and Hamilton Public Library.
Because it is a college town, Hamilton census data might seem skewed. Students are counted where they spend most of their time. So a substantial college enrollment will affect the community's overall figures such as median age and poverty levels.
Please note: There are multiple places in Upstate New York named Hamilton: Hamilton (Village, Madison County); Hamilton (Town, Madison County).
2023 Median income for Madison County communities
American Community Survey, 2023
Madison County home price index (FHFA)
1983–2024: Home prices rose about 403%.
The numbers at left represent an index, not dollar prices. The index is set to 100 in the year 2000.
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)
Occupied housing units in Hamilton
American Community Survey, 2023
Household types in Hamilton
ACS, 2023
Poverty rates by age group in Hamilton
The overall poverty rate in Hamilton is 14 percent.
The highest rate is found among residents ages 18 to 64.
Year: 2023
ACS, 2023
Where residents of Hamilton lived in the prior year
Median age of Hamilton residents
The margin of error can be high in 2023 estimates, particularly for small towns and villages.
Changes in median age can also indicate a shift in the number of school-age children; see the Education page for enrollment trends.
U.S. Census Bureau