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Lake Hamilton

Florida · 1,231 residents · 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 $33,036. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,500. Households here earn about 31% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,231
−6%since 2000
from 1,304 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
395 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 418 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+8%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Lake Hamilton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,036
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,170
Unchangedsince 2000
from $16,199 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,500
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$766
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.5%
−40.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+109%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(898)
Black24.7%(322)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(66)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.3%(734)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(730)
Black24%(296)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(165)
Asian0.8%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score68.9%(848)
Diversity Score
69
+22%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.1%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Hamilton, Florida?

Lake Hamilton, Florida has about 1,231 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Hamilton, Florida earns about $33,036 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 $151,500, and the typical rent is about $766 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Hamilton, Florida?

About 6.3% 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 20.6% 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 103 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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