Hamilton County, Florida
Located in Florida, Hamilton County has a population of 13,616 residents and a median age of 41.2 years, making it the #2,254 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 20.1%. The median home value is $111,200, and the median household income is $50,144, which is 33% below the national median.
Demographics
Hamilton County has a population of 13,616, making it the #2,254 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Hamilton County is $50,144, ranking #2,762 out of 3,222 counties — 33.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.1% and unemployment stands at 6.7%.
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Housing
The median home value in Hamilton County is $111,200 (-60.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $724/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.8%.
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Education
In Hamilton County, 11.0% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 67.5% below the national average, ranking #3,155 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Hamilton County is 71.5 years. 26.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 14.5% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
22.5% of adults in Hamilton County smoke , 39.5% are obese , and 17.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 35.9 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Hamilton County is 21.2 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 22.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 30.3 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
32.2% of children in Hamilton County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 50.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Hamilton County is 51.6%. The mean commute time is 33.8 min, which is 22.5% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Hamilton County voted Republican with a margin of 39.0%. The vote was 30.1% Dem / 69.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 7.3 toward Republicans .
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About Hamilton County, Florida
Hamilton County, Florida has a total population of 13,616, making it the 2,254th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hamilton County is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hamilton County is $50,144, which ranks #2,762 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 33.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7%.
The median home value in Hamilton County is $111,200, 60.6% below the national median. Renters in Hamilton County pay a median gross rent of $724 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hamilton County, 11.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.8 min.
Hamilton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 54.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (30.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.5%).
All data for Hamilton County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.