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Hamilton County

Florida · 14,180 residents (2025 est.) · 514.295 sq mi
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Hamilton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,144. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $111,200. The poverty rate of 20.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,616
+2%since 2000
from 13,327 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
−4%since 2009
from 28 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+17%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,180 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Hamilton County
202414K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.3%(725)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94%(543)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.5%(1,025)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.8%(795)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(689)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.7%(1,871)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.5%(1,835)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.7%(1,592)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.7%(1,860)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.9%(1,624)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.1%(830)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.7%(227)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,144
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,638 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,839
+78%since 2000
from $10,562 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
−14%since 2010
from 0.489 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,200
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$724
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
24.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+5%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
16
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hamilton County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55%(7,336)
Black37.3%(4,967)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(847)
Asian0.2%(26)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(7,418)
Black30.4%(4,133)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(1,564)
Asian0.6%(78)
Other3.1%(423)
Diversity Score
75
+5%since 2009
from 71 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
39
+29%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.4%(865)
Puerto Rican1.7%(226)
Cuban1.3%(183)
Guatemalan0.8%(112)
Spaniard0.3%(45)
Colombian0.3%(39)
Nicaraguan0.1%(18)
Honduran0.1%(16)
Ecuadorian0.1%(9)
+ 3 more hispanic origin groups with data
Asian origin
Filipino0.5%(65)
Vietnamese0.1%(13)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English8.5%(1,158)
American6.4%(876)
Irish6.3%(858)
German5.7%(773)
Polish1.9%(254)
French1.8%(251)
Scottish1.6%(220)
Italian1.1%(153)
West Indian0.6%(78)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.5%(62)
Russian0.5%(62)
Welsh0.4%(57)
Danish0.3%(46)
Swedish0.3%(44)
Jamaican0.3%(44)
Dutch0.3%(39)
Norwegian0.3%(38)
Israeli0.2%(31)
British0.2%(29)
Greek0.2%(22)
Swiss0.2%(21)
Haitian0.2%(21)
Arab0.1%(19)
Lebanese0.1%(13)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+85%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 43.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.3%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Female
43.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−54.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2012
from 22.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.5%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.4%
+19.8 ptssince 2017
from 61.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 90.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 7.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married46.7%(2,932)
Married36.1%(2,266)
Widowed3.1%(196)
Divorced14.1%(887)
Women 15+
Never married27.2%(1,373)
Married46.5%(2,345)
Widowed12.9%(649)
Divorced13.4%(675)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton County, Florida?

Hamilton County, Florida has about 13,616 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hamilton County, Florida earns about $50,144 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamilton County, Florida expensive?

In Hamilton County, Florida, the median home is worth about $111,200, and the typical rent is about $724 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton County, Florida?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hamilton County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamilton County, Florida?

About 20.1% of people in Hamilton County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamilton County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamilton County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,686 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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