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Lake Hamilton

Florida · 3,007 residents (2025 est.) · 3.12 sq mi
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Lake Hamilton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,486. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $250,700. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,777
+36%since 2000
from 1,304 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
570 / sq mi
+27%since 2009
from 450 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+7%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,007 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Lake Hamilton
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 510.1%(179)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.9%(34)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.9%(104)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910.5%(186)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.3%(59)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.5%(133)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4417.6%(313)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.4%(184)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.2%(181)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410%(177)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.3%(76)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over8.5%(151)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,486
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,572
+39%since 2000
from $16,199 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
−11%since 2010
from 0.453 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,700
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,180
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+1%since 2009
from 4.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
66
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lake Hamilton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(898)
Black24.7%(322)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(66)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic43%(764)
Black12.4%(221)
Hispanic / Latino30.6%(544)
Asian12.7%(226)
Other1.2%(22)
Diversity Score
86
+10%since 2009
from 78 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican13.3%(236)
Mexican10.8%(192)
Cuban4%(71)
Argentine0.7%(13)
Asian origin
Japanese1%(18)
Ancestry
American26.9%(478)
German3%(53)
Irish2.4%(42)
West Indian1.5%(26)
French1.4%(25)
Jamaican1.2%(22)
Italian1.2%(21)
Swedish0.8%(15)
Polish0.8%(14)
Dutch0.7%(13)
English0.7%(13)
Scottish0.3%(5)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Cuban population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+56%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.6%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 18.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+48.2 ptssince 2017
from 46.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.5%
−16.9 ptssince 2016
from 79.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 18.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37.5%(233)
Married51.9%(323)
Widowed0.5%(3)
Divorced10.1%(63)
Women 15+
Never married28.6%(240)
Married40.3%(338)
Widowed25.2%(211)
Divorced5.8%(49)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Hamilton, Florida?

Lake Hamilton, Florida has about 1,777 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Hamilton, Florida?

The typical household in Lake Hamilton, Florida earns about $60,486 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Hamilton, Florida expensive?

In Lake Hamilton, Florida, the median home is worth about $250,700, and the typical rent is about $1,180 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Hamilton, Florida?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Hamilton, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Hamilton, Florida?

About 26.9% of people in Lake Hamilton, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Hamilton, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Hamilton, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 649 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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