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Hamilton County, New York has 4,189 active registered voters — 56.0% Republican, 19.2% Democratic, and 22.5% with no party affiliation, as of November 2026.
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How Hamilton County voted for president
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Hamilton County at a glance.
Hamilton County had an estimated 5,082 residents in July 2024, the least populous of New York's 62 counties, down 0.3% since the 2020 census. Of those, 4,482 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 35.8% are 65 or older. Its 4,189 active registered voters equal about 93.5% of that voting-age population.
It covers 1,717 square miles of land (3.0 people per square mile). The largest towns and cities are Indian Lake (1,362), Lake Pleasant (897), Long Lake (792), Wells (668) and Hope (408). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 58.1, a median household income of $68,835, 33.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 82.4% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 3,434 votes were cast for president, about 76.6% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 35.3% and the Republican ticket 64.7%. The two-party margin moved from R+26.9 in 2008 to R+29.4 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 5,082
- Population (2020 census base)
- 5,095
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 4,482
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 93.5
- Residents 65 and older
- 35.8%
- People per square mile
- 3.0
- Land area
- 1,717 sq mi
- Median age
- 58.1
- Median household income
- $68,835
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 33.2%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 82.4%
Largest towns and cities
- Indian Lake 1,362
- Lake Pleasant 897
- Long Lake 792
- Wells 668
- Hope 408
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.3% | 64.7% | R+29.4 | 3,434 |
| 2020 | 34.0% | 64.3% | R+30.3 | 3,460 |
| 2016 | 28.0% | 66.8% | R+38.8 | 2,688 |
| 2012 | 36.0% | 62.2% | R+26.2 | 2,655 |
| 2008 | 35.9% | 62.8% | R+26.9 | 3,411 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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