Hamilton, New Jersey

Hamilton: Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

About

Hamilton is a township located in the county of Monmouth in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 88,464 and a population density of 2,190 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 86,722 inhabitants.

The township was created 181 years ago in 1842.

Hamilton locator map
Location of Hamilton on New Jersey map.

Quick Facts about Hamilton

Population : 86,722 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : New Jersey (United States)
County : Monmouth County
Postal code : 08691, 08690, 08611, 08650, 08629, 08610, 08609, 08619, 08620
Phone Area Codes : 609
Area : 40.39 km2
Named for : Alexander Hamilton
Altitude : 98 feet / 30 meters
Establishment : April 04, 1842 (181 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 05:07:16 (19th March 2024)
Density : 2,147 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -2.01% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Hamilton is located at 40°12'25"N 74°4'53"W (40.2070600, -74.0812500). It has 6 neighbors: Bordentown, Chesterfield, Lawrence, West Windsor, Robbinsville and Trenton.

Hamilton map

Hamilton has 6 neighbours.

  • Bordentown city in Burlington, New Jersey
  • Chesterfield township of New Jersey
  • Lawrence township in Mercer County, New Jersey
  • West Windsor township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
  • Robbinsville township in Mercer County, New Jersey
  • Trenton The capital of New Jersey. It is located on the Delaware River in central New Jersey. Trenton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the New Jersey State Museum and the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market.

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Hamilton decreased by 2.01% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1810 1,747 - 1810 United States Census
1820 1,710 -2.16% 1820 United States presidential election
1830 1,903 10.14% 1830 United States Census
1850 2,807 32.21% 1850 United States Census
1860 3,773 25.6% 1860 United States Census
1870 5,417 30.35% 1870 United States Census
1880 3,370 -60.74% 1880 United States Census
1890 4,163 19.05% 1890 United States Census
1900 4,164 0.02% 1900 United States Census
1910 7,899 47.28% 1910 United States Census
1920 14,580 45.82% 1920 United States Census
1930 27,121 46.24% 1930 United States Census
1940 30,219 10.25% 1940 United States Census
1950 41,156 26.57% 1950 United States Census
1960 65,035 36.72% 1960 United States Census
1970 79,609 18.31% 1970 United States Census
1980 82,801 3.86% 1980 United States Census
1990 86,553 4.33% 1990 United States Census
2000 87,109 0.64% 2000 United States Census
2010 88,464 1.53% census
2011 88,548 0.09% estimation process
2012 88,509 -0.04% estimation process
2013 88,591 0.09% estimation process
2014 88,328 -0.3% estimation process
2015 87,932 -0.45% estimation process
2016 87,541 -0.45% estimation process
2017 87,431 -0.13% estimation process
2018 87,152 -0.32% estimation process
2019 87,065 -0.1% estimation process
2020 86,722 -0.4% estimation process

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People born in Hamilton (5)

People born in Hamilton, including football defensive end / tackle Colin Ferrell, singer-songwriter Erin Bowman, association football player Billy Schuler, .

List

  • Saquan Hampton (American football player) he was born in 12/12/1995
  • Zack Mesday (American football player) he was born in 01/01/1994

Schools in Hamilton

College & universities near Hamilton, NJ

Code Name City ZIP
460640 Cortiva Institute-New Jersey Wall (NJ) 07719
479965 Medical Career Institute Ocean (NJ) 07712
490896 Advantage Career Institute Eatontown (NJ) 07724
185572 Monmouth University West Long Branch (NJ) 07764-1898
491640 Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah Lakewood (NJ) 08701-1239

Stations (23)

Amtrak & bus stations near Hamilton, NJ

Code Name Address Type
MET Metropark station 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike RAIL
NBK New Brunswick station French and Albany Streets RAIL
PJC Princeton Junction station 2 Wallace Road RAIL
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport Newark Liberty International Airport RAIL
TRE Trenton Transit Center 72 South Clinton Avenue RAIL

Post offices near Hamilton

Post Office Name City ZIP
Wall Post Office Belmar (NJ) 07719
Neptun Post Office Neptune (NJ) 07753
Neptune City Post Office Neptune (NJ) 07753
Avon By The Sea Post Office Avon by the Sea (NJ) 07717
Bradley Beach Post Office Bradley Beach (NJ) 07720

Other places with the same name (20)

  • Hamilton , Ohio The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio. It is located on the Great Miami River in southwestern Ohio. Hamilton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Butler County Historical Society and the Hamilton Civic Center. with a population of 62,148 people.
  • Hamilton , Massachusetts town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States with a population of 8,070 people.
  • Hamilton , Alabama city in Marion County, Alabama, United States with a population of 6,645 people.
  • Hamilton , Montana city in Ravalli County, Montana, United States with a population of 5,056 people.
  • Hamilton , New York village in New York, United States with a population of 4,079 people.
  • Hamilton , Texas city in Hamilton County, Texas, United States with a population of 3,025 people.
  • Hamilton , Wisconsin civil town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin with a population of 2,540 people.
  • Hamilton , Missouri city in Caldwell County, Missouri, United States with a population of 1,691 people.
  • Hamilton , Indiana town in Indiana, United States with a population of 1,595 people.
  • Hamilton , Michigan township in Allegan County, Michigan with a population of 1,457 people.
  • Hamilton , Georgia city in Harris County, Georgia, United States with a population of 1,141 people.
  • Hamilton , Virginia town in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States with a population of 630 people.
  • Hamilton , Pennsylvania Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania with a population of 479 people.
  • Hamilton , North Carolina town in North Carolina, USA with a population of 363 people.
  • Hamilton , Washington town in Skagit County, Washington, United States with a population of 310 people.
  • Hamilton , Kansas town in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States with a population of 238 people.
  • Hamilton , Illinois city in Hancock County, Illinois, United States with a population of 189 people.
  • Hamilton , Iowa city in Marion County, Alabama, United States with a population of 135 people.
  • Hamilton , North Dakota city in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States with a population of 36 people.

Other cities in Monmouth County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monmouth County , NJ. (more)

City Name Population Title
Manalapan 39,225 Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Long Branch 30,210 City in New Jersey, United States
Hazlet 19,641 Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Tinton Falls 17,406 Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Holmdel 16,670 Township of New Jersey
Asbury Park 15,377 City in New Jersey, United States
West Freehold 13,613 Census designated place
Eatontown 12,132 Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Freehold 11,658 Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Colts Neck 9,841 Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Keansburg 9,614 Borough in New Jersey, United States
Matawan 8,607 Borough in New Jersey, United States
West Long Branch 7,875 Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Keyport 6,951 Town in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Rumson 6,671 Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Yorketown 6,535 Neighborhood

Distance to Other Cities

Hamilton distances to largest New Jersey cities