Hamilton County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hamilton County is located in Florida with a total population of 13,445. It is the 63rd most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hamilton County is 40.6 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hamilton County is $47,696. This is 33% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 39% lower. The poverty rate stands at 27.4%. This is 117% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.9%. This is 65% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $110,400. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $325,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Hamilton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hamilton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 30.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (30.8% vs 14.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (11.0%) is well below the state average of 26.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.8%.

Education

11.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.3%.