Hamilton township is located in Atlantic County New Jersey. Hamilton township has a 2024 population of 28,342. Hamilton township is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 3.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,496 in 2020.
The average household income in Hamilton township is $100,817 with a poverty rate of 7.54%. The median age in Hamilton township is 40.9 years: 39.4 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hamilton township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,239 | 65.92% |
| Black or African American | 3,667 | 13.25% |
| Two or more races | 2,998 | 10.83% |
| Asian | 1,403 | 5.07% |
| Other race | 1,339 | 4.84% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,708 | 2.53 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Married | 4,982 | 3.15 | 86 | 14 |
| Non Family | 3,807 | 1.21 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Female | 1,295 | 3.82 | 46 | 54 |
| Male | 624 | 2.92 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
71.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 891 | 4.62% |
| Associates Degree | 1,553 | 8.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,420 | 22.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,746 | 9.06% |
| High School Graduate | 6,211 | 32.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 350 | 1.82% |
| Some College | 4,104 | 21.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,086 | 12,321 | 4,057 |
| Black | 2,685 | 2,554 | 683 |
| Hispanic | 1,886 | 1,608 | 718 |
| 2+ Races | 1,099 | 1,032 | 185 |
| Asian | 1,000 | 952 | 649 |
| Other Race | 794 | 632 | 224 |
| Native American | 24 | 5 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 95.2%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,530 | $64,831 | $56,168 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,240 | $95,881 | $70,528 |
| High School Graduate | $35,181 | $33,971 | $35,419 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,746 | $0 | $30,049 |
| Overall | $48,091 | $51,490 | $42,031 |
| Some College | $45,145 | $54,243 | $39,017 |
$48,091
Average Earnings
$51,490
Average Male
$42,031
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.85% of Hamilton township residents speak only English, while 15.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,137 | 1,090 | 6.36% |
| Multiple | 2,891 | 491 | 16.98% |
| Black | 3,261 | 314 | 9.63% |
| Hispanic | 3,141 | 264 | 8.4% |
| Other | 1,315 | 62 | 4.71% |
7.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.89%
Male Poverty Rate
8.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hamilton township is Multiple, with 16.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hamilton township is Other, with 4.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.82% |
| High School | 8.83% |
| Some College | 7.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 19.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.2% |
| Female Employed | 3.3% |
| Male Employed | 2.23% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,707 | $119,842 |
| Households | $86,303 | $100,817 |
| Married Families | $119,211 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,578 | $60,955 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,176
Number of Veterans
1,117
Male Veterans
59
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 484 |
| First Gulf War | 260 |
| Second Gulf War | 177 |
| Korea | 35 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 371 |
| 35 to 54 | 322 |
| 75+ | 237 |
| 55 to 64 | 170 |
| 18 to 34 | 76 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 991 | 6.51% |
| Black | 125 | 3.95% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 2.82% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 2.94% |
| Asian | 17 | 1.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
12.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.23%
Born in Hamilton township
90.89%
Native Born
9.11%
Foreign Born
2.8%
Non Citizen
6.32%
Naturalized
90.89% of Hamilton township residents were born in the United States, with 63.23% having been born in New Jersey. 2.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 28,722 | 76 | 0.27% |
| 2028 | 28,646 | 76 | 0.27% |
| 2027 | 28,570 | 76 | 0.27% |
| 2026 | 28,494 | 76 | 0.27% |
| 2025 | 28,418 | 76 | 0.27% |
| 2024 | 28,342 | 76 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 28,266 | 76 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 28,190 | 113 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 28,077 | 581 | 2.11% |
| 2020 | 27,496 | 1,748 | 6.79% |
| 2019 | 25,748 | 115 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 25,633 | -346 | -1.33% |
| 2017 | 25,979 | -164 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 26,143 | -266 | -1.01% |
| 2015 | 26,409 | -256 | -0.96% |
| 2014 | 26,665 | -111 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 26,776 | -20 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 26,796 | 88 | 0.33% |
| 2011 | 26,708 | 113 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 26,595 | 0 | 0% |