Population 13,616 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hamilton County
Household size in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.28 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.23 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Hamilton County average 2.81 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.58, even as the national average fell. Only six of Florida's 67 counties have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.6 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.0 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Hamilton County are younger than 40.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in Florida as a whole, where the median age is 43.5. The median age has climbed from 38.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Hamilton County (16.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of Florida's 67 counties, only three have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hamilton County
Renters in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Hamilton County is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About two-thirds of owners (68.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 5.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Hamilton County: 22.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Hamilton County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. Florida as a whole looks much the same. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $543 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $589 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $646 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $785 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$242 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hamilton County costs $785 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $242 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 44.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other Florida county has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hamilton County
Bachelor's degrees in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Hamilton County: 12.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.2 points, in line with the national trend. Few Florida counties have a lower share of college graduates: only five of 67.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.2% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Hamilton County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.6 points, as it has nationally. Hamilton County has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Florida counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Hamilton County is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Florida as a whole (4.8%). Unemployment is down 7.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hamilton County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County | 2.81 | 40.0 | 16.7% | 20.2% | 22.5% | 1990 | $785 | 12.2% | 82.9% | 5.7% |
| Madison County | 2.35 | 44.4 | 10.8% | 26.6% | 16.9% | 1987 | $879 | 13.9% | 79.7% | 5.9% |
| Jefferson County | 2.47 | 46.5 | 12.9% | 24.1% | 15.9% | 1986 | $974 | 19.6% | 89.1% | 7.3% |
| Leon County | 2.28 | 35.3 | 11.6% | 47.4% | 11.7% | 1991 | $1,361 | 50.1% | 93.4% | 6.6% |
| Nassau County | 2.55 | 46.3 | 10.7% | 17.3% | 12.8% | 2000 | $1,650 | 34.7% | 92.8% | 4.6% |
| Gadsden County | 2.41 | 44.1 | 16.9% | 29.3% | 12.8% | 1980 | $950 | 22.7% | 81.7% | 5.3% |
| Calhoun County | 2.52 | 43.8 | 12.3% | 21.2% | 18.5% | 1985 | $775 | 14.9% | 83.0% | 9.8% |
| Washington County | 2.47 | 41.1 | 12.3% | 20.0% | 15.5% | 1989 | $994 | 11.5% | 85.6% | 3.2% |
| Walton County | 2.41 | 44.6 | 9.7% | 21.4% | 23.4% | 2002 | $1,820 | 35.0% | 92.4% | 5.2% |
| Okaloosa County | 2.55 | 38.8 | 12.1% | 31.6% | 11.1% | 1991 | $1,606 | 34.1% | 93.2% | 4.0% |
| Santa Rosa County | 2.70 | 40.8 | 9.2% | 19.4% | 8.7% | 1997 | $1,651 | 32.7% | 93.4% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hamilton County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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