Hamilton County, Florida

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Hamilton County
County
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Hamilton County Courthouse in Jasper
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Seal
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Location within the U.S. state of Florida
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Florida's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 30°29′N82°57′W / 30.49°N 82.95°W / 30.49; -82.95
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Florida.svg  Florida
FoundedDecember 26, 1827
Named for Alexander Hamilton
Seat Jasper
Largest cityJasper
Area
 • Total
519 sq mi (1,340 km2)
 • Land514 sq mi (1,330 km2)
 • Water5.3 sq mi (14 km2)  1.0%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
14,004
 • Density29/sq mi (11/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district 3rd
Website www.hamiltoncountyfl.com

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]

Contents

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 519 square miles (1,340 km2), of which 514 square miles (1,330 km2) is land and 5.3 square miles (14 km2) (1.0%) is water. [5] It is the only county in Florida entirely north of Interstate 10. [6]

Adjacent counties

Major Highway

Politics

Voter Registration

According to the Secretary of State's Office, as of February 28, 2023, Republicans hold a plurality of registered voters in Hamilton County for the first time in over a century. The county has radically shifted from being a Democratic stronghold to becoming a Republican one during the 21st century.

Hamilton County Voter Registration & Party Enrollment as of February 28, 2023 [7]
Political PartyTotal VotersPercentage
Republican 3,30542.25%
Democratic 3,29842.16%
Independent1,10814.17%
Third Parties1111.42%
Total7,822100%
United States presidential election results for Hamilton County, Florida [8]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 3,96468.92%1,72730.02%611.06%
2020 3,81565.33%1,96333.61%621.06%
2016 3,44362.70%1,90434.67%1442.62%
2012 3,13857.90%2,22841.11%541.00%
2008 3,17956.81%2,36442.24%530.95%
2004 2,79254.97%2,26044.50%270.53%
2000 2,14754.14%1,72343.44%962.42%
1996 1,52041.38%1,73547.24%41811.38%
1992 1,40237.64%1,62243.54%70118.82%
1988 2,06260.72%1,31838.81%160.47%
1984 1,92157.83%1,40142.17%00.00%
1980 1,30139.66%1,92358.63%561.71%
1976 79426.91%2,05369.57%1043.52%
1972 1,74173.34%62626.37%70.29%
1968 33712.34%82030.03%1,57457.63%
1964 1,15847.07%1,30252.93%00.00%
1960 65633.01%1,33166.99%00.00%
1956 46423.71%1,49376.29%00.00%
1952 65831.18%1,45268.82%00.00%
1948 20212.53%1,07166.44%33921.03%
1944 26217.92%1,20082.08%00.00%
1940 18511.50%1,42488.50%00.00%
1936 734.49%1,55495.51%00.00%
1932 1108.65%1,16191.35%00.00%
1928 16716.83%74174.70%848.47%
1924 14317.40%61975.30%607.30%
1920 15115.91%70674.39%929.69%
1916 11313.92%67583.13%242.96%
1912 468.26%40572.71%10619.03%
1908 11616.38%45263.84%14019.77%
1904 15524.53%45571.99%223.48%
Hamilton County Courthouse Annex and Administrative Offices Hamilton County Courthouse Annex.JPG
Hamilton County Courthouse Annex and Administrative Offices

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1830 553—
1840 1,464164.7%
1850 2,51171.5%
1860 4,15465.4%
1870 5,74938.4%
1880 6,79018.1%
1890 8,50725.3%
1900 11,88139.7%
1910 11,825−0.5%
1920 9,873−16.5%
1930 9,454−4.2%
1940 9,7783.4%
1950 8,981−8.2%
1960 7,705−14.2%
1970 7,7871.1%
1980 8,76112.5%
1990 10,93024.8%
2000 13,32721.9%
2010 14,79911.0%
2020 14,004−5.4%
2023 (est.)13,471 [9] −3.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [10]
1790-1960 [11] 1900-1990 [12]
1990-2000 [13] 2010-2019 [1]

2020 census

Hamilton County racial composition [14]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)7,63354.51%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)4,42231.58%
Native American 430.31%
Asian 430.31%
Other/Mixed 4082.91%
Hispanic or Latino 1,45510.39%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 14,004 people, 4,381 households, and 3,082 families residing in the county.

2000 census

As of the census [15] of 2000, there were 13,327 people, 4,161 households, and 2,995 families residing in the county. The population density was 26 people per square mile (10 people/km2). There were 4,966 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile (3.9/km2). 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

Hamilton County School District administrative offices Hamilton County School District, Jasper.jpg
Hamilton County School District administrative offices
Hamilton County High School Hamilton County High School.jpg
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:

Communities

City

Towns

Unincorporated communities

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

See also

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