Hamilton township is located in Jefferson County Pennsylvania. Hamilton township has a 2024 population of 8,427. Hamilton township is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -1.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,594 in 2020.
The average household income in Hamilton township is $95,212 with a poverty rate of 9.72%. The median age in Hamilton township is 47.3 years: 44.2 years for males, and 51 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hamilton township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,718 | 77.93% |
| Other race | 813 | 9.43% |
| Two or more races | 464 | 5.38% |
| Black or African American | 387 | 4.49% |
| Asian | 179 | 2.08% |
| Native American | 60 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,353 | 2.39 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Non Family | 1,451 | 1.35 | 50 | 50 |
| Married | 1,367 | 3.37 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Female | 314 | 2.75 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Male | 221 | 2.65 | 100 | 0 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
70.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 380 | 5.55% |
| Associates Degree | 691 | 10.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 885 | 12.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 794 | 11.59% |
| High School Graduate | 2,783 | 40.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 0.88% |
| Some College | 1,259 | 18.37% |
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 | 5,116 | 4,824 | 1,330 |
| Hispanic | 1,097 | 1,046 | 152 |
| Other Race | 588 | 588 | 107 |
| 2+ Races | 342 | 297 | 65 |
| Black | 260 | 218 | 76 |
| Asian | 146 | 91 | 32 |
| Native American | 60 | 60 | 60 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,116 | $92,083 | $73,036 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,417 | $0 | $79,226 |
| High School Graduate | $29,252 | $38,780 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,386 | $23,438 | $17,143 |
| Overall | $41,298 | $43,210 | $33,097 |
| Some College | $67,571 | $68,510 | $40,625 |
$41,298
Average Earnings
$43,210
Average Male
$33,097
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.28% of Hamilton township residents speak only English, while 15.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,897 | 598 | 10.14% |
| Black | 223 | 121 | 54.26% |
| Multiple | 421 | 51 | 12.11% |
| Hispanic | 1,435 | 31 | 2.16% |
9.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.63%
Male Poverty Rate
10.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hamilton township is Black, with 54.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hamilton township is Hispanic, with 2.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.21% |
| Some College | 3.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.33% |
| Female Employed | 10.42% |
| Male Employed | 4.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,444 | $122,610 |
| Households | $71,789 | $95,212 |
| Married Families | $104,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,519 | $53,439 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
722
Number of Veterans
698
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 323 |
| Vietnam | 172 |
| First Gulf War | 122 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 248 |
| 55 to 64 | 220 |
| 65 to 74 | 99 |
| 35 to 54 | 96 |
| 75+ | 59 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 704 | 12.02% |
| Hispanic | 253 | 20.94% |
| Other Race | 13 | 2.15% |
| Black | 5 | 1.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.8%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
44.6%
Born in Hamilton township
89.7%
Native Born
10.3%
Foreign Born
4.51%
Non Citizen
5.79%
Naturalized
89.7% of Hamilton township residents were born in the United States, with 44.6% having been born in Pennsylvania. 4.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,102 | -65 | -0.8% |
| 2028 | 8,167 | -65 | -0.79% |
| 2027 | 8,232 | -65 | -0.78% |
| 2026 | 8,297 | -65 | -0.78% |
| 2025 | 8,362 | -65 | -0.77% |
| 2024 | 8,427 | -65 | -0.77% |
| 2023 | 8,492 | -65 | -0.76% |
| 2022 | 8,557 | -92 | -1.06% |
| 2021 | 8,649 | 55 | 0.64% |
| 2020 | 8,594 | -380 | -4.23% |
| 2019 | 8,974 | 40 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 8,934 | 72 | 0.81% |
| 2017 | 8,862 | 74 | 0.84% |
| 2016 | 8,788 | -18 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 8,806 | -47 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 8,853 | -38 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 8,891 | -70 | -0.78% |
| 2012 | 8,961 | -75 | -0.83% |
| 2011 | 9,036 | -18 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 9,054 | 0 | 0% |