Hamilton County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Name: Hamilton County, Tennessee Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Hamilton County, Tennessee has a population of 376,192, the 4th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $76,183 and the median home value is $312,800. The poverty rate is 13.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Hamilton County Quick Facts

Population 376,192

Median Household Income $76,183

Median Home Value $312,800

Poverty Rate 13.1%

Unemployment Rate 4.4%

Median Age 39.5 years

Homeownership Rate 63.9%

Affordability Ratio 4.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 37.5%

High School Graduation 91.5%

Cities/Places 19

Population 376,192 4th of 95

Median Income $76,183 9% higher than state

Poverty Rate 13.1%

Unemployment 4.4%

How Hamilton County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	370,913	376,192	+1.4%
Median household income	$72,568	$76,183	+5.0%
Median home value	$282,100	$312,800	+10.9%

Median Household Income

Hamilton

$76,183

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hamilton

$312,800

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.9%

$25K-$50K 18.1%

$50K-$100K 28.9%

$100K+ 38.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

4.0%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

3.4%

$25K-$30K

3.0%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

9.7%

$75K-$100K

12.5%

$100K-$125K

11.4%

$125K-$150K

6.9%

$150K-$200K

8.4%

$200K+

11.5%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

64.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.9%

Renter 36.1%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,253/mo 19.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.1%

18-34

22.8%

35-54

25.1%

55-74

23.4%

75+

7.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Hamilton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Chattanooga	185,783	$64,523	19.1%	$283,200
East Ridge	22,070	$62,247	13.1%	$211,100
Soddy-Daisy	13,231	$75,113	7.3%	$256,600
Middle Valley	12,187	$95,000	5.1%	$319,400
Red Bank	12,010	$63,983	12.0%	$269,400
Collegedale	11,330	$70,246	7.3%	$365,100
Signal Mountain	8,860	$141,008	3.3%	$544,300
Harrison	8,011	$89,395	3.9%	$307,400
Apison	4,271	$129,307	12.4%	$459,000
Sale Creek	2,955	$53,932	5.0%	$299,700
Falling Water	2,315	$111,842	7.3%	$420,600
Lakesite	2,168	$96,250	4.2%	$332,200
Lookout Mountain	2,111	$201,000	2.3%	$855,300
Fairmount	2,110	$137,317	3.7%	$464,500
Walden	1,845	$124,493	3.1%	$679,900
Mowbray Mountain	1,721	$93,293	8.0%	$390,400
Flat Top Mountain	1,004	$121,131	15.1%	$593,100
Ridgeside	879	$191,167	2.6%	$481,600
Ooltewah	578	$62,292	3.1%	$240,900

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Population Overview

Hamilton County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 376,192. It is the 4th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 19 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hamilton County is 39.5 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hamilton County is $76,183. This is 9% higher than the state median of $69,595. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $312,800. Housing costs are 9% higher than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hamilton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 16.9%.

Education

37.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Hamilton County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%.

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 Tennessee 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, Tennessee?

Hamilton County has a population of 376,192, making it the 4th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Hamilton County?

The median household income in Hamilton County is $76,183 with a poverty rate of 13.1%.

How many cities are in Hamilton County, Tennessee?

Hamilton County contains 19 Census-designated places.