Hamilton County, Florida Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Hamilton County, FL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below averageLess healthy than 92% of counties in Florida
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F
Income Well below averageAmong the 3 least wealthy counties in Florida
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F
Education Well below averageLeast educated county in Florida
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Hamilton County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,616 | 22,388,905 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 26.2 | 313.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.65% | 1.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.3 | 40.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 4,281 | 8,743,019 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Hamilton County declined by 4.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 13,616 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Hamilton County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.3% of residents. That is 2.9 points above Florida as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,034 22.3% +2.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 2,881 21.2% +0.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 2,810 20.6% on par
- Boomers 61–79 2,576 18.9% -0.7 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Florida, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 41.5% of the people living in Hamilton County and men 58.5%.
- Women 41.5% Florida 51.0%
- Men 58.5% Florida 49.0%
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Economy
Hamilton County has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Hamilton County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,135 | $74,580 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.59% | 5.42% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Hamilton County is about 33% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Hamilton County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $193,333 | $311,338 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $724 | $1,668 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.8% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Hamilton County is about 22.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $724 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Hamilton County spend about 57 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 236 hours, about 9.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Hamilton County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 28.4 | 24.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 56.8 | 47.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 236 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,330 | $6,189 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 15.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,922 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 382 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Florida:
Taylor County (13.8 min), Monroe County (16.1 min), Franklin County (16.6 min).
Slowest:
Washington County (32.8 min), Osceola County (32.3 min), Liberty County (32.1 min).
The average commute time in Hamilton County is 28 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Hamilton County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Hamilton County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.7% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Florida:
St. Johns County (0.4), Leon County (0.4), Alachua County (0.4).
Lowest:
Hamilton County (0.1), Hendry County (0.1), Hardee County (0.1).
Health
Hamilton County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Hamilton County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.1 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 25.2% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 28.7% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Florida:
St. Johns County (0.8), Seminole County (0.8), Alachua County (0.8).
Lowest:
Glades County (0.8), Putnam County (0.8), Hendry County (0.8).
Hamilton County, FL Compared With Nearby Counties
Hamilton County, FL is the smallest of the 4 counties compared here, 13,616 residents against a local median of 71,789. The measure that sets Hamilton County, FL apart most is commute: 28.4 min, 38% above the local median of 20.5 min. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 5.6 min on commute, so Hamilton County, FL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Hamilton County, FL has the 4th lowest commute of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County, FL | 13,616 | $50,135 #4/4 | $193,333 #3/4 | 28.4 min #4/4 |
| Suwannee County, FL | 45,342 | $56,397 | $236,240 | 23.2 min |
| Columbia County, FL | 71,789 | $59,118 | $109,269 | 20.5 min |
| Lowndes County, GA | 119,965 | $58,832 | $215,664 | 17.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hamilton County, Florida.
What is the population of Hamilton County, Florida?
About 13,616 people live in Hamilton County, Florida, in 4,281 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 41.3, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
How densely populated is Hamilton County, Florida?
Averaged over its land area, Hamilton County, Florida has 26 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 30% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Hamilton County, Florida?
The median home costs 3.9 times the median household income ($193,333 against $50,135), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $724 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Hamilton County, Florida?
Unemployment in Hamilton County, Florida is 6.7%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Hamilton County, Florida have a college degree?
8.7% of adults in Hamilton County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 12), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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