Hamilton County, Florida

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Hamilton County is a county located in the north central portion of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,004, down from 14,799 at the 2010 census.[1] Its county seat is Jasper.[2]

History

Hamilton County was created in 1827[3] from portions of Jefferson County. It was named for Alexander Hamilton, first United States Secretary of the Treasury.[4]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (1.0%) is water.[5] It is the only county in Florida entirely north of Interstate 10.[6]

Hamilton County is the only county in Florida that is not connected to Florida by land. This is due to it being separated from neighboring Florida counties by river (the Suwannee and the Withlacoochee rivers). It does, however, touch Georgia via land.

Adjacent counties

Major Highway

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Railroads

The main railroad line through Hamilton County is the Norfolk Southern Railway's Navair District (originally the Georgia Southern and Florida Railway), which runs mostly in close proximity to US 41 from Lake City across a bridge over the Suwannee River and the Columbia-Hamilton County Line southeast of White Plains to the Florida-Georgia State Line northwest of Jennings. A former section of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad's DuPont—Lakeland Line survives as a rail trail in Jasper.

Demographics

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2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the Hamilton County had a population of 14,004. There were 4,690 households and 3,072 families.[12][13] The population density was 27.2 per square mile (10.5/km2). There were 5,596 housing units at an average density of 10.9 per square mile (4.2/km2).[13][14][15]

The median age was 43.0 years; 19.1% of residents were under the age of 18, 7.0% were from 18 to 24, 26.4% were from 25 to 44, 28.6% were from 45 to 64, and 18.9% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 136.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 143.2 males age 18 and over.[15][13]

The racial makeup was 57.33% (8,028) white or European American (54.51% non-Hispanic white), 31.97% (4,477) black or African-American, 0.41% (58) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.31% (43) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 5.06% (709) from other races, and 4.92% (689) from two or more races.[16] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 10.39% (1,455) of the population.[17][18]

<0.1% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[19]

Of the 4,690 households, 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living in them, 41.2% were married-couple households, 21.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 31.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[15]

There were 5,596 housing units, of which 16.2% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 72.9% were owner-occupied and 27.1% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.8% and the rental vacancy rate was 8.1%.[15]

Racial and ethnic composition

Hamilton County, Florida – Racial and ethnic composition
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Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 1980[20] Pop 1990[21] Pop 2000[22] Pop 2010[23] Pop 2020[24] % 1980 % 1990 % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 5,398 6,356 7,336 8,124 7,633 61.61% 58.15% 55.05% 54.90% 54.51%
Black or African American alone (NH) 3,271 4,219 4,967 5,038 4,422 37.34% 38.60% 37.27% 34.04% 31.58%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 16 42 43 70 43 0.18% 0.38% 0.32% 0.47% 0.31%
Asian alone (NH) 15 17 26 73 43 0.17% 0.16% 0.20% 0.49% 0.31%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) x [25] x [26] 1 0 0 x x 0.01% 0.00% 0.00%
Other race alone (NH) 0 1 7 13 26 0.00% 0.01% 0.05% 0.09% 0.19%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) x [27] x [28] 100 175 382 x x 0.75% 1.18% 2.73%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 61 295 847 1,306 1,455 0.70% 2.70% 6.36% 8.82% 10.39%
Total 8,761 10,930 13,327 14,799 14,004 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
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2020 ACS estimates

The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 2.9.[29] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 6.4% of the population.[30]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $38,300 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,178). The median family income was $44,231 (+/- $6,593).[31] Males had a median income of $24,556 (+/- $4,009) versus $22,406 (+/- $1,882) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $23,110 (+/- $2,444).[32] Approximately, 20.3% of families and 25.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.2% of those under the age of 18 and 19.0% of those ages 65 or over.[33][34]

2000 census

As of the census[35] of 2000, there were 13,327 people, 4,161 households, and 2,995 families residing in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 4,966 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 58.79% White, 37.72% Black or African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.69% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. 6.36% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,161 households, out of which 32.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.30% were married couples living together, 16.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.00% were non-families. 24.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.50% under the age of 18, 10.80% from 18 to 24, 31.80% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 11.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 135.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 145.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $25,638, and the median income for a family was $30,677. Males had a median income of $26,999 versus $20,552 for females. The per capita income for the county was $10,562. About 21.70% of families and 26.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.70% of those under age 18 and 16.10% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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Hamilton County School District administrative offices
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Hamilton County High School

Hamilton County School District operates public schools in the county. The sole elementary school is Hamilton County Elementary School, and the sole high school is Hamilton County High School.

Hamilton County is served by the Suwannee River Regional Library System, which contains eight branches and also serves Madison and Suwannee counties.

Libraries in Hamilton County include:

  • Jasper
  • Jennings
  • White Springs

Communities

City

Towns

Unincorporated communities

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  • Avoca
  • Bakers Mill
  • Bellville
  • Blue Springs
  • Crossroads
  • Hillcoat
  • Marion
  • Rawls
  • Watson
  • West Lake

Politics

Voter registration

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Hamilton County Voter Registration & Party Enrollment as of February 28, 2023[36]
Political Party Total Voters Percentage
Republican 3,305 42.25%
Democratic 3,298 42.16%
Independent 1,108 14.17%
Third Parties 111 1.42%
Total 7,822 100%
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Hamilton County Courthouse Annex and Administrative Offices

See also

References

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External links

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Government links/Constitutional offices

Special districts

Judicial branch

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