Hamilton County, Florida Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Hamilton County, Florida has a population of 13,616, the 62nd most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $50,144 and the median home value is $111,200. The poverty rate is 20.1%.

Hamilton County Quick Facts

Population 13,616

Median Household Income $50,14490% MOE ±$7,418

Median Home Value $111,20090% MOE ±$12,072

Poverty Rate 20.1%90% MOE ±4.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.7%90% MOE ±3.4 pts

Median Age 41.2 years90% MOE ±0.9 years

Homeownership Rate 79.8%90% MOE ±3.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 11.0%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 81.6%

Cities/Places 3

Population 13,616 62nd of 67

Median Income $50,144 33% lower than state

Poverty Rate 20.1%

Unemployment 6.7%

How Hamilton County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	14,326	13,616	-5.0%
Median household income	$47,467	$50,144	No clear change (+5.6%)
Median home value¹	$98,580	$111,200	No clear change (+12.8%)
Median gross rent	$743	$724	No clear change (-2.6%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Hamilton

$50,144

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hamilton

$111,200

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.5%

$25K-$50K 25.3%

$50K-$100K 33.9%

$100K+ 16.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.0%

$10K-$15K

7.5%

$15K-$20K

2.6%

$20K-$25K

6.3%

$25K-$30K

4.9%

$30K-$35K

8.2%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

4.6%

$45K-$50K

4.2%

$50K-$60K

16.5%

$60K-$75K

8.7%

$75K-$100K

8.7%

$100K-$125K

5.0%

$125K-$150K

7.8%

$150K-$200K

2.4%

$200K+

1.1%

Employment

6.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

37.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.8%

Renter 20.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $724/mo 17.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.6%

18-34

20.9%

35-54

25.2%

55-74

25.6%

75+

7.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Hamilton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Jasper	3,072	$49,500	34.1%	$78,300
Jennings	1,164	$23,243	46.6%	$71,800
White Springs	919	$38,229	24.7%	$84,100

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hamilton County, Florida?

Hamilton County has a population of 13,616, making it the 62nd most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Hamilton County?

The median household income in Hamilton County is $50,144 with a poverty rate of 20.1%.

How many cities are in Hamilton County, Florida?

Hamilton County contains 3 Census-designated places.