Hamilton, Massachusetts
Hamilton: Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Hamilton is a town located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,764 and a population density of 201 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,070 inhabitants.
The town was created 387 years ago in 1637.

Quick Facts about Hamilton
Population : | 8,070 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
County : | Essex County |
Area : | 38.6 km2 |
Altitude : | 49 feet / 15 meters |
Establishment : | January 01, 1638 (387 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 4/10/2025 - 5:45:17 PM |
Density : | 209 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 3.79% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Hamilton is located at 42°38'10"N 70°50'35"W (42.6362100, -70.8431000).
Hamilton map
- Official Website
Official website of Hamilton
Demographics
The population of Hamilton increased by 3.79% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 7,764 | - | census |
2011 | 7,837 | 0.93% | estimation process |
2012 | 7,872 | 0.44% | estimation process |
2013 | 7,935 | 0.79% | estimation process |
2014 | 7,972 | 0.46% | estimation process |
2015 | 7,994 | 0.28% | estimation process |
2016 | 8,016 | 0.27% | estimation process |
2017 | 8,041 | 0.31% | estimation process |
2018 | 8,061 | 0.25% | estimation process |
2019 | 8,051 | -0.12% | estimation process |
2020 | 8,070 | 0.24% | estimation process |
People born in Hamilton (6)
People born in Hamilton, including Governor of Massachusetts Francis W. Sargent, comedian, musician, and actor Bo Burnham, writer Mary Abigail Dodge, .
List
- Michael Carter-Williams (American basketball player) he was born in 10/10/1991
- John Shea (American paleoanthropologist) he was born in 09/05/1960
- David M. Kelly (politician) he was born in 11/02/1841
Schools in Hamilton
College & universities near Hamilton, MA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
165945 | Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary | South Hamilton (MA) | 01982 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hamilton, MA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
NBT | Newburyport, Massachusetts | 90 Storey Avenue | BUS |
HHL | Haverhill station | Washington Street at Railroad Square | RAIL |
WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
Post offices near Hamilton
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Hamilton Post Office | Hamilton (MA) | 01936 |
Other cities in Essex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Essex County , MA. (more)
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Lynn | 94,539 | The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
Lawrence | 80,007 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
Haverhill | 64,098 | The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
Peabody | 53,063 | A city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
Methuen | 50,910 | The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
South Peabody | 50,293 | A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
Salem | 43,581 | The capital of Massachusetts. |
Beverly | 42,242 | A city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
Beverly Cove | 40,365 | A census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. |
Andover | 36,554 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
North Andover | 31,460 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
Gloucester | 30,539 | City on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States |
Saugus | 28,542 | Town in Massachusetts |
Danvers | 27,571 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
Marblehead | 20,551 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
Newburyport | 18,495 | City in Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Hamilton distances to largest Massachusetts cities