Demographics

Hamilton Township, Mercer County – New Jersey

The U.S. Census Bureau has now released the most recent available demographic data on Hamilton Township, Mercer County - New Jersey. If you would like to view more detailed data please visit www.census.gov.

At a Glance    
Population (2002 Census Adj.)   90,058
Land Area   39.4 square miles
Government   Mayor-Council
Property Tax per $100 Assessed Value (2004)   $2.94
Police Force   182
Fire Protection   Paid & Volunteer
Sewer   Hamilton Water Pollution & Control
609-581-4140
Electricity   Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G)
609-396-4010
Gas   Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G)
609-396-4010
Water  

Trenton Water Works
609-989-3222

Consumers NJ Water Company
609-587-8222

     
Population    
2000 Census   87,109  
1990   86,553  
1980   82,801  
Male   41,530 47.7 %
Female   45,579 52.3 %
Under 5 years   5,006 5.7 %
5 to 9 years   5,657 6.5 %
10 to 14 years   5,930 6.8 %
15 to 19 years   5,400 6.2 %
20 to 24 years   4,336 5.0 %
25 to 34 years   11,233 12.9 %
35 to 44 years   14,819 17.0 %
45 to 54 years   13,064 15.0 %
55 to 59 years   4,501 5.2 %
60 to 64 years   3,540 4.1 %
65 to 74 years   6,902 7.9 %
75 to 84 years   5,201 6.0 %
85 years and over   1,520 1.7 %
     
Median age – both sexes (years)   39.1
Median age – Male (years)   37.5
Median age – Female (years)   40.5
     
Housing    
Total households   33,523
Average household size   2.58
Average family size   3.10
Total housing units   34,535
     
Income (1999)    
Median household income   $57,110
Median family income (does not include incomes of singles, widows, etc.)   $66,986
     
Employment    
Labor Force (2001)   49,908
Employed   48,768
Unemployed   1,140
Unemployment   2.3 %
     
Education    
Elementary Schools (K-5)   17
Middle Schools (6-8)   3
High Schools (9-12)   3
Parochial Elementary School   5
Parochial High School   1

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000