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 184 years ago in 1842.
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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.2071,-74.0813 |
| Named for | Alexander Hamilton |
| Altitude | 98 feet / 30 meters |
| Establishment | April 11, 1842 (184 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:00:59 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 2,147 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.01% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 62℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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.
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
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, .
More notable people
- Saquan Hampton (American football player) he was born in 12/12/1995
- Zack Mesday (American football player) he was born in 01/01/1994
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Hamilton, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| 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 |
| 183859 | Brookdale Community College | Lincroft (NJ) | 07738-1597 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to Hamilton, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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 |
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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