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Hamilton County

Florida · 14,799 residents · 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 $37,613. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,799
+11%since 2000
from 13,327 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+9%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,613
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,638 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,794
+50%since 2000
from $10,562 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$528
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.9%
−40.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+12%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55%(7,336)
Black37.3%(4,967)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(847)
Asian0.2%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score68%(9,058)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(8,124)
Black34%(5,038)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(1,306)
Asian0.5%(73)
Other1.1%(161)
Diversity Score71.2%(10,530)
Diversity Score
71
+5%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Female
41.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−49.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton County, Florida?

Hamilton County, Florida has about 14,799 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hamilton County, Florida earns about $37,613 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 $75,700, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton County, Florida?

About 7.8% 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 21.4% 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 3,869 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9602.02Census Tract 9601.01Census Tract 9601.02Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9602.01Census Tract 9601.03
2 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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