Hamilton County, Tennessee

TN · FIPS 47065 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 376,192 #199 / 3,222
94th
Median Household Income $76,183 +1.4% #768 / 3,222
76th
Median Age 39.5 years +1.5% #2,276 / 3,222
29th
Median Home Value $312,800 +11.0% #566 / 3,222
82th
Median Gross Rent $1,253 +7.7% #473 / 3,222
85th
Poverty Rate 13.1% +3.8% #1,545 / 3,222
52th

Demographics

Hamilton County has a population of 376,192, making it the #199 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.4%
Native Born
6.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Hamilton County is $76,183, ranking #768 out of 3,222 counties — 1.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 13.1% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.

Median Household Income
$76,183 +1.4% vs nat'l
Rank #768 of 3,222
76th percentile
Per Capita Income
$45,341 +9.9% vs nat'l
Rank #391 of 3,222
88th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.1% +3.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,545 of 3,222
52th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.4% −17.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,559 of 3,222
52th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
37.5% +11.2% vs nat'l
Rank #364 of 3,222
89th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.2 min −12.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,107 of 3,222
35th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Hamilton County is $312,800 (+11.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,253/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.9%.

Median Home Value
$312,800 +11.0% vs nat'l
Rank #566 of 3,222
82th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,253 +7.7% vs nat'l
Rank #473 of 3,222
85th percentile
Homeownership Rate
63.9% −0.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,805 of 3,222
13th percentile
63.9% Homeownership

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Health

90.3% of residents in Hamilton County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% below the national rate.

90.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
90.3% −1.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,107 of 3,222
35th percentile

About Hamilton County, Tennessee

Hamilton County, Tennessee has a total population of 376,192, making it the 199th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hamilton County is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Hamilton County is $76,183, which ranks #768 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.

The median home value in Hamilton County is $312,800, 11.0% above the national median. Renters in Hamilton County pay a median gross rent of $1,253 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Hamilton County, 37.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.2 min.

Hamilton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 68.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (16.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.0%).

All data for Hamilton County, Tennessee 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.