Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hilton, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,968

Median Agei

35.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.3%5,329

Two or More

4.2%250

Hispanic/Latino

3.8%225

Black

2.4%142

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%14

Asian

0.1%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.9%240

High School Diploma

28.3%979

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%196

Some College (1+ yr)

14.1%487

Associate's Degree

13.4%462

Bachelor's Degree

18%624

Master's Degree

7.1%245

Professional Degree

0.5%17

Doctorate

1.4%48

HS or Higher

95.4%

BA or Higher

27%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$190,800

Median Renti

$1,262

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.4%1,285

Renter-Occupied

39.6%843

Total Units

2,128

Homeownership

60.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.4%56

$50K–$100K

6.6%85

$100K–$150K

19.1%246

$150K–$200K

26%334

$200K–$300K

39.9%513

$300K–$500K

3.6%46

$500K–$1M

0.4%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

120

$1,000–$1,250

183

$1,250–$1,500

292

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

3.4%73

2000–2009

13.2%280

1990–1999

8.4%178

1980–1989

20%425

1970–1979

24.7%525

1960–1969

12.8%272

1950–1959

7%150

1940–1949

4.4%93

1939 or earlier

6.2%132

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.3%1,495

Electricity

26.4%562

Wood

1.7%36

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%19

Fuel Oil

0.8%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$87,377

Mean Household Incomei

$91,214

Per Capita Incomei

$33,250

Poverty Ratei

12.6%

Unemploymenti

6.2%

Labor Forcei

3,027

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.6%33

$10K–$15K

2.5%54

$15K–$20K

1.8%38

$20K–$25K

4.3%91

$25K–$30K

9.2%196

$30K–$35K

3.5%74

$35K–$40K

2.4%51

$40K–$45K

2.8%59

$45K–$50K

4.1%88

$50K–$60K

8.3%177

$60K–$75K

4%85

$75K–$100K

11.7%248

$100K–$125K

17.8%378

$125K–$150K

10.8%229

$150K–$200K

10.9%233

$200K+

4.4%94

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

100

Avg. Tenant Renti

$471/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

27 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers70 homes82% occupied$471/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $87,377/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

75%

Very low income$26K–$44K/yr

20%

Low income$44K–$70K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

82% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

33% of subsidized households are minority

32% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

63% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1442.4%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,793

Avg. Commutei

22.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,840

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

340(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.1%Insured

4.9%Uninsured