Hamilton Square, New Jersey facts for kids
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Hamilton Square, New Jersey
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Center of Hamilton Square
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Location in Mercer County and the state of New Jersey
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 Hamilton Square, New Jersey
Location in Mercer County, New Jersey
Hamilton Square, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Hamilton Square, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Mercer |
| Township | Hamilton |
| Named for | Alexander Hamilton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.34 sq mi (11.23 km2) |
| • Land | 4.28 sq mi (11.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) 0.56% |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,679 |
| • Density | 2,965.15/sq mi (1,144.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08690
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| FIPS code | 34-29370 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02583998 |
Hamilton Square is a community in Mercer County, New Jersey. It's a special kind of place called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not an official town or city. Hamilton Square is part of Hamilton Township. It's also known for being a historic colonial village.
The community of Hamilton Square was started way back in 1692. It got its name from Alexander Hamilton during the War of 1812. People wanted to show their dislike for Britain at that time. Before this, the area was called "Nottingham", named after a British town. In 2020, about 12,679 people lived in Hamilton Square.
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Exploring Hamilton Square's Location
Hamilton Square is located in the southern part of Mercer County. It's about 5 miles east of Trenton, which is the capital city of New Jersey. The community is in the eastern part of Hamilton Township. To its east, you'll find Robbinsville Township. The community of Mercerville is right next to Hamilton Square on its west side.
Roads and Travel in Hamilton Square
New Jersey Route 33 goes right through the middle of Hamilton Square. This road can take you west into Trenton or east towards U.S. Route 206 and then to Hightstown. U.S. 206 forms the southeastern edge of Hamilton Square. Also, Interstate 195 runs along the southern border of the area.
Land and Water Features
Hamilton Square covers about 4.37 square miles (11.31 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 4.34 square miles (11.25 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.024 square miles (0.063 square kilometers), is water. The center of the community is on higher ground. Water from this area flows north towards Miry Run and south towards Pond Run. Both of these are small streams that flow west into Assunpink Creek. This creek then leads to the Delaware River in Trenton.
People Living in Hamilton Square
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 12,784 | — | |
| 2020 | 12,679 | −0.8% | |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, there were 12,784 people living in Hamilton Square. There were 4,532 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 3,703 were families. The population was quite spread out, with about 2,943 people per square mile.
Most people in Hamilton Square were White (about 92.76%). There were also Black or African American residents (1.74%), Asian residents (3.57%), and people from other backgrounds. About 3.81% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (33.0%) had children under 18 years old. Most households (69.7%) were married couples living together. About 15.9% of households were people living alone. The average household had 2.79 people. The average family had 3.13 people.
About 22.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 15.6% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Hamilton Square was 44.1 years.
Schools in Hamilton Square
Students in the Hamilton Square area attend several schools. These include:
- Morgan Elementary School
- Sayen Elementary School
- Langtree Elementary School
- Alexander Elementary School
- Robinson Elementary School
- Reynolds Middle School
- Crockett Middle School
- Nottingham High School
- Steinert High School
Famous People from Hamilton Square
Many interesting people have connections to Hamilton Square. Here are a few:
- Conrad Daniels (born 1941): A professional darts player from the 1970s and 1980s.
- Dan Donigan (born 1966): A retired soccer player who later became a head coach for the Rutgers University soccer team.
- Janice Harsanyi (1929-2007): A talented soprano singer and college professor.
- Dahntay Jones (born 1980): A professional basketball player who played for teams like the Indiana Pacers.
- Karin Miller (born 1977): A former professional tennis player.
- John K. Rafferty (1938-2021): He was the mayor of Hamilton Township for many years, from 1976 to 1999. He also helped with Ronald Reagan's presidential campaign in New Jersey.
- George R. Robbins (1814-1875): He represented New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1855 to 1859.
- Robert "Bobby" Smith (born 1951): A retired U.S. soccer defender and a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
- John Taylor (1836-1909): He created the famous pork roll, also known as Taylor Ham.
See also
In Spanish: Hamilton Square para niños
