Hamilton, New York facts for kids
Hamilton is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. It's named after a very important American, Alexander Hamilton, who was one of the Founding Fathers. Hamilton is known as a college town because Colgate University is a big part of its life, offering many jobs and shaping the local culture. In 2020, about 6,379 people lived here. The Town of Hamilton also contains a smaller area called Hamilton village.
Quick facts for kids
Hamilton
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Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 41.48 sq mi (107.44 km2) |
| • Land | 41.37 sq mi (107.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
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| • Total | 6,379 |
| • Density | 154.2/sq mi (59.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-053-31720 |
| Website | http://www.townofhamiltonny.org |
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History of Hamilton
The area where Hamilton is now was once known as Payne's Corners. The Town of Hamilton was officially created in 1795. This happened before Madison County was even formed! The town was originally part of the Town of Paris in Oneida County. Over time, parts of the original town were used to create other new towns in the county.
An interesting group called the Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm was started in Hamilton in 1890. This group is connected to Freemasonry.
Geography of Hamilton
Hamilton is located in central New York. The southern border of the town touches Chenango County.
The town covers a total area of about 41.5 square miles (107.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 41.4 square miles (107.1 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 2,681 | — | |
| 1830 | 3,220 | 20.1% | |
| 1840 | 3,738 | 16.1% | |
| 1850 | 3,599 | −3.7% | |
| 1860 | 3,894 | 8.2% | |
| 1870 | 3,687 | −5.3% | |
| 1880 | 3,512 | −4.7% | |
| 1890 | 3,923 | 11.7% | |
| 1900 | 3,744 | −4.6% | |
| 1910 | 3,825 | 2.2% | |
| 1920 | 3,354 | −12.3% | |
| 1930 | 3,687 | 9.9% | |
| 1940 | 3,618 | −1.9% | |
| 1950 | 5,455 | 50.8% | |
| 1960 | 5,438 | −0.3% | |
| 1970 | 5,906 | 8.6% | |
| 1980 | 6,027 | 2.0% | |
| 1990 | 6,221 | 3.2% | |
| 2000 | 5,733 | −7.8% | |
| 2010 | 6,690 | 16.7% | |
| 2020 | 6,379 | −4.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 6,032 | −9.8% | |
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According to the 2000 census, there were 5,733 people living in Hamilton. These people lived in 1,546 households, and 935 of these were families. The population density was about 138.6 people per square mile.
About 28.7% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.39 people, and the average family had 2.96 people.
The age of people in Hamilton varied quite a bit. About 15.7% were under 18 years old, and 40.8% were between 18 and 24 years old. About 11.0% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 22 years old.
Communities and Locations in Hamilton
The Town of Hamilton includes several smaller communities and locations:
- Beekman Corners – This spot is found between Hamilton village and East Hamilton.
- Brooks Corners – A small community in the southern part of the town, located on Route 12.
- Darts Corner – Another location situated between Hamilton village and East Hamilton.
- Earlville – A part of the Village of Earlville is on the southern border of Hamilton town.
- East Hamilton – A small community on Route 12, located east of Hamilton village.
- Excell Corners – This location is northeast of South Hamilton.
- Hamilton – This is the main village, found in the northwestern part of the town.
- Hamilton Center – A small community southeast of Hamilton village.
- Hubbardsville – A community located north of East Hamilton village.
- Loomis Corners – This location is northwest of South Hamilton.
- Poolville – A small community situated north of Brooks Corners.
- Shores Corners – Another location found between Hamilton village and East Hamilton.
- South Hamilton – A community in the southeastern part of the town.
Notable People from Hamilton
Some interesting people have connections to Hamilton:
- John Vincent Atanasoff (1903-1995) – He was an inventor who helped create the digital computer.
- Cordelia Throop Cole (1833–1900) – She was a social reformer, working to make society better.
- Charles Josiah Galpin (1864-1947) – An academic and one of the first researchers to study rural sociology, which is about how people live in the countryside.
- Harold O. Whitnall (1877–1945) – He was a geology professor at Colgate University and also served as a member of the New York State Assembly, helping to make laws for New York State.
See also
In Spanish: Hamilton (Nueva York) para niños
