Hamilton County, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 63rd-largest in Florida

The population of Hamilton County, Florida is 13,445 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 63rd-largest county in Florida. The median household income is $47,696, the median home value is $110,400, and the median age is 40.6.

The population of Hamilton County has declined 2.4% since 2010 (14,686 → 14,334), a -0.17% annualized rate.

Hamilton County within Florida · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

13,445

Population

-0.17%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$47,696

Median Income

$110,400

Median Home Value

Hamilton County covers 514 sq mi of land at 26.1 people per square mile.

About Hamilton County, FL

Educational attainment is the headline number in Hamilton County: 11.2% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Hamilton County is a county in Florida with a population of 13,445.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $47,696, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 18.0%, poverty is near the top of the range for US counties, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $110,400, with typical rent around $819.

Hamilton County is among the least college-educated US counties, at 11.2% — below the national 35.0%. About 7.5% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.

Hamilton County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Hamilton County had a population of 14,686 in 2010 and 14,334 in 2024, a -2.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,726 in 2012. Average annual growth rate: -0.14%.

Hamilton County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

14,334

Population (2024)

14,686

Population (2010)

14,726

Peak (2012)

-0.14%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	14,686	-	-	estimate
2011	14,596	-90	-0.61%	estimate
2012	14,726	+130	+0.89%	estimate
2013	14,344	-382	-2.59%	estimate
2014	14,071	-273	-1.90%	estimate
2015	14,275	+204	+1.45%	estimate
2016	14,309	+34	+0.24%	estimate
2017	14,397	+88	+0.61%	estimate
2018	14,289	-108	-0.75%	estimate
2019	14,470	+181	+1.27%	estimate
2020	13,736	-734	-5.07%	estimate
2021	13,073	-663	-4.83%	estimate
2022	13,216	+143	+1.09%	estimate
2023	13,721	+505	+3.82%	estimate
2024	14,334	+613	+4.47%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	58.7%
Black or African American	32.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.5%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.6

Median Age

44.4%

Female

55.6%

Male

19.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.9%

5–9

5.5%

10–14

7.2%

15–19

4.9%

20–24

5.2%

25–34

15.9%

35–44

11.5%

45–54

11.5%

55–59

6.2%

60–64

7.5%

65–74

12.1%

75–84

5.9%

85+

1.5%

Children (under 15): 17.6% · Seniors (65+): 19.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$47,696$-24,015 vs state
Mean household income	$56,421
Per-capita income	$18,104
Poverty rate	18.0%+9.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.9%
Employment-to-population	33.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

19.0%

Education & health care

11.7%

Public administration

9.0%

Finance & real estate

8.4%

Retail trade

7.8%

Agriculture

7.6%

Manufacturing

4.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.7%

The largest employment sector in Hamilton County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

1.3%

Carpool

75.4%

Public transit

7.5%

Work from home

26.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$110,400$-214,600 vs state

Median home value

$819

Median rent

74.9%

Homeownership rate

5,638

Total housing units

77.3%

Occupied

22.7%

Vacant

25.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

86.7%

With health insurance

85.6%

With broadband internet

30.8%

Foreign-born

7.5%

Veterans (18+)

18.6%

With a disability

87.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

78.3%

High School+

11.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hamilton County, Florida has a population of 13,445 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 63rd-largest county in Florida. Population density is 26 people per square mile.

The population of Hamilton County has declined 2.4% since 2010 (14,686 → 14,334), a -0.17% annualized rate.

The median household income in Hamilton County, Florida is $47,696, with mean (average) household income of $56,421 and per-capita income of $18,104. 18.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Hamilton County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (58.7%), Black or African American (32.2%), Hispanic or Latino (2.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Hamilton County, Florida is 40.6 years. Residents are 44.4% female and 55.6% male.

The median home value in Hamilton County is $110,400 and median monthly rent is $819. 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,638 total housing units, 22.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Hamilton County, Florida is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

Jacksonville is among the largest cities associated with Hamilton County, Florida, with a population of 961,739.