Hamilton County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hamilton County is located in Florida with a total population of 13,616. It is the 62nd most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hamilton County is 41.2 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hamilton County is $50,144. This is 33% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.1%. This is 60% 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 6.7%. This is 39% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $111,200. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Hamilton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hamilton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 30.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (30.3% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (11.5%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

11.0% 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 68% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hamilton County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.