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Lake Hamilton

Florida · 1,537 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 $40,658. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $178,500. Households here earn about 30% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,537
+18%since 2000
from 1,304 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
493 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 418 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Lake Hamilton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,658
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,286
+25%since 2000
from $16,199 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,500
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$969
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+100%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(659)
Black16.8%(258)
Hispanic / Latino32.7%(503)
Asian1.2%(18)
Other9.1%(140)
Diversity Score86.2%(1,324)
Diversity Score
86
+53%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.7%
−57.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Hamilton, Florida?

Lake Hamilton, Florida has about 1,537 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Hamilton, Florida earns about $40,658 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 $178,500, and the typical rent is about $969 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Hamilton, Florida?

About 13.8% 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 20.1% 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 409 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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