Hamilton County, TN

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Hamilton County Overview

367,193
TOTAL POPULATION
178,248
MALE POPULATION
188,945
FEMALE POPULATION
94.34
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.00
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$41,198
PER CAPITA INCOME
$90,913
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$69,069
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
73.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,891
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
191,297
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Hamilton County Area Codes

Race in Hamilton County

The most populous races in Hamilton County are White / Caucasian (266,269 | 72.5%), Black / African American (65,680 | 17.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (22,890 | 6.2%).
Race in Hamilton County
Race# Population% Population
Asian6,9471.9%
Black / African American65,68017.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific1480.0%
Hispanic or Latino22,8906.2%
Native / Alaskan5500.2%
White / Caucasian266,26972.5%
Two or more Races19,8195.4%
Some other Race7,7802.1%
Total367,193100.0%

Ancestry in Hamilton County

The most populous ancestries reported in Hamilton County are English (47,173 | 12.9%), Irish (39,708 | 10.8%), German (38,469 | 10.5%), American (31,277 | 8.5%), and Scottish (10,265 | 2.8%), together accounting for 45.5% of all Hamilton County residents.
Ancestry in Hamilton County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2,2580.6%
Alaska Native500.0%
Alsatian140.0%
American31,2778.5%
Apache160.0%
Arab1,0150.3%
Argentinean1910.1%
Armenian1070.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac50.0%
Australian520.0%
Austrian3080.1%
Bahamian650.0%
Basque190.0%
Belgian880.0%
Belizean90.0%
Bhutanese6870.2%
Blackfeet850.0%
Bolivian930.0%
Brazilian4860.1%
British2,7530.7%
British West Indian70.0%
Bulgarian310.0%
Burmese1,3240.4%
Cajun1390.0%
Cambodian580.0%
Canadian5040.1%
Celtic600.0%
Central American7,0831.9%
Central American Indian80.0%
Cherokee1,5610.4%
Chickasaw1760.1%
Chilean510.0%
Chippewa130.0%
Choctaw1970.1%
Colombian3900.1%
Comanche80.0%
Costa Rican230.0%
Cree60.0%
Creek3810.1%
Croatian1980.1%
Crow160.0%
Cuban4810.1%
Czech6430.2%
Czechoslovakian1120.0%
Danish5220.1%
Dominican4130.1%
Dutch3,5601.0%
Dutch West Indian720.0%
Eastern European4120.1%
Ecuadorian2200.1%
Egyptian1530.0%
English47,17312.9%
Ethiopian3720.1%
European7,8502.1%
Filipino1030.0%
Finnish1590.0%
French5,9261.6%
French American Indian40.0%
French Canadian8550.2%
German38,46910.5%
German Russian40.0%
Greek8020.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro930.0%
Guatemalan5,2801.4%
Guyanese210.0%
Haitian1,1010.3%
Honduran8070.2%
Hungarian1,1190.3%
Icelander470.0%
Indian (Asian)1,1960.3%
Iranian4210.1%
Irish39,70810.8%
Iroquois160.0%
Israeli450.0%
Italian8,1782.2%
Jamaican5520.2%
Japanese1780.1%
Jordanian80.0%
Kenyan1310.0%
Korean1,9590.5%
Laotian1680.1%
Latvian240.0%
Lebanese2840.1%
Liberian400.0%
Lithuanian3410.1%
Lumbee110.0%
Luxembourger290.0%
Malaysian270.0%
Maltese490.0%
Menominee20.0%
Mexican9,4982.6%
Mexican American Indian1650.0%
Mongolian70.0%
Moroccan810.0%
Native Hawaiian2230.1%
Navajo510.0%
New Zealander220.0%
Nicaraguan2050.1%
Nigerian1090.0%
Northern European5650.2%
Norwegian1,8880.5%
Okinawan90.0%
Osage40.0%
Pakistani730.0%
Palestinian340.0%
Panamanian1160.0%
Paraguayan180.0%
Pennsylvania German520.0%
Peruvian7290.2%
Polish5,1841.4%
Portuguese3820.1%
Potawatomi640.0%
Puerto Rican1,8900.5%
Romanian2630.1%
Russian9800.3%
Salvadoran6520.2%
Samoan1200.0%
Scandinavian1,0900.3%
Scotch-Irish6,5401.8%
Scottish10,2652.8%
Serbian1210.0%
Sierra Leonean120.0%
Sioux320.0%
Slavic260.0%
Slovak3980.1%
Slovene760.0%
Somali50.0%
South African860.0%
South American2,1390.6%
South American Indian1380.0%
Spaniard2020.1%
Spanish5140.1%
Sri Lankan1,1170.3%
Subsaharan African3,5691.0%
Sudanese3080.1%
Swedish1,5440.4%
Swiss8600.2%
Syrian1820.1%
Thai1,9970.5%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian420.0%
Turkish200.0%
Ugandan80.0%
Ukrainian9470.3%
Uruguayan300.0%
Ute300.0%
Venezuelan4170.1%
Welsh3,1590.9%
West Indian260.0%
Yugoslavian6330.2%
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Immigrants in Hamilton County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Hamilton County came from Latin America (10,925 | 3.0%), Central America (7,833 | 2.1%), Asia (5,015 | 1.4%), Mexico (3,833 | 1.0%), and Guatemala (3,170 | 0.9%), together accounting for 8.4% of all Hamilton County residents.
Immigrants in Hamilton County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1,4880.4%
Argentina680.0%
Asia5,0151.4%
Australia190.0%
Austria680.0%
Bahamas250.0%
Barbados160.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina2400.1%
Brazil3600.1%
Bulgaria310.0%
Cambodia980.0%
Canada5550.2%
Caribbean1,3380.4%
Central America7,8332.1%
Chile930.0%
China4380.1%
Colombia1590.0%
Costa Rica230.0%
Croatia420.0%
Cuba1590.0%
Czechoslovakia300.0%
Denmark440.0%
Dominica100.0%
Dominican Republic1660.1%
Eastern Africa2900.1%
Eastern Asia1,2380.3%
Eastern Europe1,1830.3%
Ecuador2220.1%
Egypt1170.0%
El Salvador3070.1%
England2380.1%
Ethiopia910.0%
Europe3,0220.8%
France1900.1%
Germany8870.2%
Greece100.0%
Guatemala3,1700.9%
Guyana400.0%
Haiti7050.2%
Honduras4610.1%
India1,2950.4%
Indonesia530.0%
Iran1760.1%
Iraq1040.0%
Ireland30.0%
Israel230.0%
Italy570.0%
Jamaica1910.1%
Japan1470.0%
Jordan250.0%
Kazakhstan200.0%
Kenya1240.0%
Korea6530.2%
Kuwait90.0%
Laos120.0%
Latin America10,9253.0%
Latvia180.0%
Liberia110.0%
Lithuania150.0%
Malaysia430.0%
Mexico3,8331.0%
Micronesia30.0%
Middle Africa140.0%
Moldova260.0%
Morocco690.0%
Nepal660.0%
Netherlands140.0%
Nicaragua390.0%
Nigeria80.0%
Northern Africa4360.1%
Northern Europe4510.1%
Oceania350.0%
Pakistan4080.1%
Peru4180.1%
Philippines6180.2%
Poland730.0%
Portugal630.0%
Romania1500.0%
Russia1080.0%
Saudi Arabia160.0%
South Africa1330.0%
South America1,7540.5%
South Central Asia1,9650.5%
South Eastern Asia1,4950.4%
Southern Europe1960.1%
Spain370.0%
Sudan2500.1%
Sweden100.0%
Switzerland330.0%
Syria1120.0%
Taiwan1070.0%
Thailand410.0%
Turkey110.0%
Uganda80.0%
Ukraine2920.1%
Uruguay30.0%
Venezuela3730.1%
Vietnam6050.2%
Western Africa1690.1%
Western Asia3000.1%
Western Europe1,1920.3%
Zimbabwe120.0%
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Sex and Age in Hamilton County

Sex and Age in Hamilton County

The most populous age groups in Hamilton County are 30 to 34 Years (12,993 | 7.3%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (13,466 | 7.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Hamilton County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10,681 (6.0%)10,266 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years10,909 (6.1%)9,467 (5.0%)
10 to 14 Years10,970 (6.1%)11,233 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years10,895 (6.1%)11,062 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Years11,244 (6.3%)11,232 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years12,953 (7.3%)13,466 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years12,993 (7.3%)13,411 (7.1%)
35 to 39 Years12,437 (7.0%)11,852 (6.3%)
40 to 44 Years10,629 (6.0%)11,337 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years11,048 (6.2%)11,297 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years11,344 (6.4%)11,762 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years11,502 (6.5%)12,144 (6.4%)
60 to 64 Years11,621 (6.5%)12,959 (6.9%)
65 to 69 Years10,297 (5.8%)11,133 (5.9%)
70 to 74 Years7,980 (4.5%)9,467 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years4,930 (2.8%)6,905 (3.6%)
80 to 84 Years3,018 (1.7%)4,747 (2.5%)
85 Years and over2,797 (1.6%)5,205 (2.8%)
Total178,248 (100.0%)188,945 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Hamilton County

Median Family Size in Hamilton County

The median family size in Hamilton County is 3.00 persons per family, with single female/mother families (17,871 | 19.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.1 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (6,785 | 7.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.82 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Hamilton County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple68,801 (73.6%)2.99
Single Male/Father6,785 (7.3%)2.82
Single Female/Mother17,871 (19.1%)3.10
Total Families93,457 (100.0%)3.00

Median Household Size in Hamilton County

The median household size in Hamilton County is 2.39 persons per household, with single female/mother households (17,871 | 12.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.27 persons per household. non-family households (55,431 | 37.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Hamilton County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple68,801 (46.2%)3.01
Single Male/Father6,785 (4.6%)3.18
Single Female/Mother17,871 (12.0%)3.27
Non-family55,431 (37.2%)1.25
Total Households148,888 (100.0%)2.39

Household Size by Marriage Status in Hamilton County

Out of a total of 148,888 households in Hamilton County, 93,457 (62.8%) are family households, while 55,431 (37.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 46,389, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 45,201.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Hamilton County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-45,201 (30.4%)
2-Person Households46,389 (31.2%)8,728 (5.9%)
3-Person Households21,697 (14.6%)1,130 (0.8%)
4-Person Households14,889 (10.0%)279 (0.2%)
5-Person Households7,152 (4.8%)85 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,891 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,439 (1.0%)8 (0.0%)
Total93,457 (62.8%)55,431 (37.2%)

Female Fertility in Hamilton County

Fertility by Age in Hamilton County

Average fertility rate in Hamilton County is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 89.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Hamilton County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years76 (1.7%)7.0
20 to 34 years3,402 (76.8%)89.0
35 to 50 years953 (21.5%)26.0
Total4,431 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hamilton County

67.4% of women with births (4,431) in Hamilton County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 72.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 18.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hamilton County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years21 (27.6%)55 (72.4%)
20 to 34 years2,187 (64.3%)1,215 (35.7%)
35 to 50 years778 (81.6%)175 (18.4%)
Total2,986 (67.4%)1,445 (32.6%)

Fertility by Education in Hamilton County

Average fertility rate in Hamilton County is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 71.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 17.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 27.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Hamilton County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School190 (4.3%)17.0
High School Diploma1,086 (24.5%)71.0
College or Associate's Degree1,152 (26.0%)40.0
Bachelor's Degree1,216 (27.4%)62.0
Graduate Degree787 (17.8%)71.0
Total4,431 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hamilton County

32.6% of women with births in Hamilton County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 96.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 63.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hamilton County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School110 (57.9%)80 (42.1%)
High School Diploma393 (36.2%)693 (63.8%)
College or Associate's Degree569 (49.4%)583 (50.6%)
Bachelor's Degree1,170 (96.2%)46 (3.8%)
Graduate Degree744 (94.5%)43 (5.5%)
Total2,986 (67.4%)1,445 (32.6%)

Income in Hamilton County

Income Overview in Hamilton County

Per Capita Income in Hamilton County is $41,198, while median incomes of families and households are $90,913 and $69,069 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income367,193$41,198
Median Family Income93,457$90,913
Mean Family Income93,457$121,586
Median Household Income148,888$69,069
Mean Household Income148,888$98,703
Income Deficit93,457$11,891
Wage / Income Gap (%)367,19326.46%
Wage / Income Gap ($)367,19373.54¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index367,1930.48

Earnings by Sex in Hamilton County

Average Earnings in Hamilton County are $40,296, $46,588 for men and $34,259 for women, a difference of 26.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Hamilton County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male104,774 (52.0%)$46,588
Female96,745 (48.0%)$34,259
Total201,519 (100.0%)$40,296

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hamilton County

The most common earnings brackets in Hamilton County are $100,000+ for men (19,671 | 18.8%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (7,835 | 8.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hamilton County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,577 (4.4%)6,511 (6.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,946 (2.8%)3,657 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,997 (2.9%)4,110 (4.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,772 (1.7%)3,531 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,548 (2.4%)3,090 (3.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,314 (2.2%)2,797 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,551 (2.4%)3,067 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,984 (1.9%)2,234 (2.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,294 (2.2%)3,303 (3.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,741 (2.6%)3,469 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $29,9996,464 (6.2%)6,351 (6.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9996,039 (5.8%)7,360 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9995,125 (4.9%)6,183 (6.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9995,898 (5.6%)4,949 (5.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9995,320 (5.1%)5,635 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9994,667 (4.4%)3,569 (3.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9998,236 (7.9%)7,835 (8.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9996,154 (5.9%)5,098 (5.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,476 (10.0%)7,027 (7.3%)
$100,000+19,671 (18.8%)6,969 (7.2%)
Total104,774 (100.0%)96,745 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hamilton County

Average earnings in Hamilton County are $53,361 for men and $39,278 for women, a difference of 26.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $101,217, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $28,704. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,715, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,907.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hamilton County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$28,704$22,907
High School Diploma$38,379$30,449
College or Associate's Degree$49,550$33,563
Bachelor's Degree$71,810$51,306
Graduate Degree$101,217$60,715
Total$53,361$39,278

Family Income in Hamilton County

Family Income Brackets in Hamilton County

According to the Hamilton County family income data, there are 20,000 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,776 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Hamilton County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,0843.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991,7761.9%
$15,000 to $24,9993,5513.8%
$25,000 to $34,9995,6076.0%
$35,000 to $49,9998,6929.3%
$50,000 to $74,99915,23316.3%
$75,000 to $99,99913,64514.6%
$100,000 to $149,99920,00021.4%
$150,000 to $199,9999,81310.5%
$200,000+11,96212.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hamilton County

4-person families (14,390 | 15.4%) account for the highest median family income in Hamilton County with $113,305 per family, while 2-person families (48,372 | 51.8%) have the highest median income of $40,266 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hamilton County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families48,372 (51.8%)$80,532
3-Person Families21,590 (23.1%)$92,400
4-Person Families14,390 (15.4%)$113,305
5-Person Families6,214 (6.7%)$100,508
6-Person Families1,700 (1.8%)$104,620
7+ Person Families1,191 (1.3%)$86,250
Total93,457 (100.0%)$90,913

Family Income by Number of Earners in Hamilton County

The median family income in Hamilton County is $90,913, with families comprising 3+ earners (9,350) having the highest median family income of $140,880, while families with no earners (14,124) have the lowest median family income of $47,312, accounting for 10.0% and 15.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Hamilton County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners14,124 (15.1%)$47,312
1 Earner29,983 (32.1%)$65,330
2 Earners40,000 (42.8%)$110,352
3+ Earners9,350 (10.0%)$140,880
Total93,457 (100.0%)$90,913

Household Income in Hamilton County

Household Income Brackets in Hamilton County

With 25,162 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Hamilton County, accounting for 16.9% of all households. In contrast, only 6,104 households (4.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Hamilton County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006,4024.3%
$10,000 to $14,9996,1044.1%
$15,000 to $24,99911,7627.9%
$25,000 to $34,99912,3588.3%
$35,000 to $49,99918,01512.1%
$50,000 to $74,99925,01316.8%
$75,000 to $99,99919,05812.8%
$100,000 to $149,99925,16216.9%
$150,000 to $199,99911,6137.8%
$200,000+13,5499.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Hamilton County

The median household income in Hamilton County is $69,069, with the highest median household income of $85,251 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 51,354 households (34.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $40,018, with 5,787 households (3.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Hamilton County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years5,787 (3.9%)$40,018
25 to 44 Years49,857 (33.5%)$75,976
45 to 64 Years51,354 (34.5%)$85,251
65+ Years41,890 (28.1%)$50,985
Total148,888 (100.0%)$69,069

Poverty in Hamilton County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hamilton County

With 11.5% poverty level for males and 13.0% for females among the residents of Hamilton County, 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 448 males (25.1%) and 547 females (32.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hamilton County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,489 (23.8%)2,060 (20.4%)
5 Years448 (25.1%)188 (10.9%)
6 to 11 Years2,287 (16.6%)1,800 (15.3%)
12 to 14 Years1,160 (19.0%)831 (12.6%)
15 Years298 (14.1%)547 (32.6%)
16 and 17 Years781 (18.1%)659 (14.5%)
18 to 24 Years2,244 (17.0%)2,937 (22.5%)
25 to 34 Years2,127 (8.4%)3,616 (13.5%)
35 to 44 Years2,315 (10.2%)2,932 (12.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,666 (7.5%)1,869 (8.1%)
55 to 64 Years2,135 (9.3%)3,021 (12.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,452 (8.0%)1,857 (9.1%)
75 Years and over611 (5.9%)1,527 (9.6%)
Total20,013 (11.5%)23,844 (13.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hamilton County

According to the poverty statistics in Hamilton County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.1% of males and 91.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hamilton County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,967 (76.2%)8,060 (79.6%)
5 Years1,337 (74.9%)1,531 (89.1%)
6 to 11 Years11,481 (83.4%)9,972 (84.7%)
12 to 14 Years4,932 (81.0%)5,793 (87.5%)
15 Years1,816 (85.9%)1,131 (67.4%)
16 and 17 Years3,527 (81.9%)3,888 (85.5%)
18 to 24 Years10,998 (83.1%)10,137 (77.5%)
25 to 34 Years23,292 (91.6%)23,160 (86.5%)
35 to 44 Years20,493 (89.8%)20,163 (87.3%)
45 to 54 Years20,514 (92.5%)21,086 (91.9%)
55 to 64 Years20,845 (90.7%)21,962 (87.9%)
65 to 74 Years16,652 (92.0%)18,533 (90.9%)
75 Years and over9,709 (94.1%)14,397 (90.4%)
Total153,563 (88.5%)159,813 (87.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hamilton County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Hamilton County show that 3.7% or 2,563 of the total 68,801 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 39.1%, comprising of 178 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.8%, which includes 1,192 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hamilton County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children41,827 (97.2%)1,192 (2.8%)
1 or 2 Children20,070 (96.4%)742 (3.6%)
3 or 4 Children4,064 (90.0%)451 (10.0%)
5 or more Children277 (60.9%)178 (39.1%)
Total66,238 (96.3%)2,563 (3.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hamilton County

According to the poverty data in Hamilton County, 12.6% or 856 single-father households and 22.6% or 4,033 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 38 households (79.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 818 households (55.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hamilton County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children362 (10.7%)919 (12.4%)
1 or 2 Children257 (8.8%)2,161 (24.8%)
3 or 4 Children199 (45.6%)818 (55.6%)
5 or more Children38 (79.2%)135 (54.2%)
Total856 (12.6%)4,033 (22.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hamilton County

The poverty data for Hamilton County shows that 2,563 of the married-couple family households (3.7%) and 4,889 of the single-parent households (19.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 178 households (39.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 173 household (58.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hamilton County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,192 (2.8%)1,281 (11.8%)
1 or 2 Children742 (3.6%)2,418 (20.8%)
3 or 4 Children451 (10.0%)1,017 (53.3%)
5 or more Children178 (39.1%)173 (58.3%)
Total2,563 (3.7%)4,889 (19.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Hamilton County

Employment by Class of Employer in Hamilton County

Among the 179,167 employed individuals in Hamilton County, private company employees (123,261 | 68.8%), not-for-profit organizations (17,747 | 9.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (11,447 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Hamilton County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees123,26168.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5,3523.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)11,4476.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations17,7479.9%
Local Government Employees10,2815.7%
State Government Employees5,7143.2%
Federal Government Employees5,0072.8%
Unpaid Family Workers3580.2%
Total179,167100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Hamilton County

According to the labor force statistics for Hamilton County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (299,839), 63.8% or 191,297 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.4% or 8,417 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.1% or 22,998 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.2% or 1,036 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Hamilton County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years7,850 (43.3%)1,036 (13.2%)
20 to 24 Years18,363 (81.7%)1,120 (6.1%)
25 to 29 Years22,852 (86.5%)846 (3.7%)
30 to 34 Years22,998 (87.1%)1,311 (5.7%)
35 to 44 Years38,854 (84.0%)1,438 (3.7%)
45 to 54 Years36,952 (81.3%)1,146 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years16,670 (70.5%)617 (3.7%)
60 to 64 Years14,330 (58.3%)530 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years10,419 (26.8%)271 (2.6%)
75 Years and over2,125 (7.7%)83 (3.9%)
Total191,297 (63.8%)8,417 (4.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hamilton County

According to labor force statistics for Hamilton County, 79.2% of individuals (152,662) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (192,755) are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 5,954 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.3% or 63,155 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.2% or 834 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hamilton County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School9,069 (55.4%)1,506 (9.2%)
High School Diploma31,033 (72.8%)2,004 (4.7%)
College / Associate Degree49,438 (80.5%)2,641 (4.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher63,155 (87.3%)1,664 (2.3%)
Total152,662 (79.2%)7,517 (3.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Hamilton County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hamilton County are Management (20,117 | 11.0%), Community & Social Service (19,749 | 10.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (14,257 | 7.8%), Business & Financial (11,792 | 6.5%), and Health Technologists (10,806 | 5.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Hamilton County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hamilton County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.3%), Computers & Mathematics (76.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (74.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.4%), Health Technologists (73.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Hamilton County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management12,461 (61.9%)7,656 (38.1%)
Business & Financial5,565 (47.2%)6,227 (52.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7,574 (74.1%)2,643 (25.9%)
Computers & Mathematics3,811 (76.6%)1,165 (23.4%)
Architecture & Engineering3,231 (82.3%)695 (17.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science532 (40.5%)783 (59.5%)
Community & Social Service 7,167 (36.3%)12,582 (63.7%)
Education, Arts & Media1,511 (36.6%)2,619 (63.4%)
Legal Services & Support1,091 (60.3%)719 (39.7%)
Education Instruction & Library2,707 (26.7%)7,423 (73.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,858 (50.5%)1,821 (49.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3,647 (25.6%)10,610 (74.4%)
Health Technologists2,870 (26.6%)7,936 (73.4%)
Total (Category)36,414 (47.8%)39,718 (52.2%)
Total (Overall)96,035 (52.5%)86,820 (47.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Hamilton County are Food Preparation & Serving (10,229 | 5.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (6,074 | 3.3%), Healthcare Support (4,949 | 2.7%), Personal Care & Service (4,513 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (3,215 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Hamilton County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Hamilton County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (87.7%), Security & Protection (78.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (72.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (81.9%), Personal Care & Service (74.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Hamilton County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support894 (18.1%)4,055 (81.9%)
Security & Protection2,515 (78.2%)700 (21.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,500 (72.9%)558 (27.1%)
Law Enforcement1,015 (87.7%)142 (12.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,304 (42.1%)5,925 (57.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,934 (64.8%)2,140 (35.2%)
Personal Care & Service1,153 (25.6%)3,360 (74.5%)
Total (Category)12,800 (44.2%)16,180 (55.8%)
Total (Overall)96,035 (52.5%)86,820 (47.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Hamilton County are Office & Administration (20,329 | 11.1%), and Sales & Related (18,353 | 10.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Hamilton County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Hamilton County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related9,423 (51.3%)8,930 (48.7%)
Office & Administration5,457 (26.8%)14,872 (73.2%)
Total (Category)14,880 (38.5%)23,802 (61.5%)
Total (Overall)96,035 (52.5%)86,820 (47.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Hamilton County are Construction & Extraction (7,710 | 4.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4,650 | 2.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (300 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Hamilton County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Hamilton County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry164 (54.7%)136 (45.3%)
Construction & Extraction7,528 (97.6%)182 (2.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4,504 (96.9%)146 (3.1%)
Total (Category)12,196 (96.3%)464 (3.7%)
Total (Overall)96,035 (52.5%)86,820 (47.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Hamilton County are Production (12,015 | 6.6%), Material Moving (7,425 | 4.1%), and Transportation (6,961 | 3.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Hamilton County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Hamilton County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production8,465 (70.5%)3,550 (29.5%)
Transportation5,681 (81.6%)1,280 (18.4%)
Material Moving5,599 (75.4%)1,826 (24.6%)
Total (Category)19,745 (74.8%)6,656 (25.2%)
Total (Overall)96,035 (52.5%)86,820 (47.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Hamilton County

Employment Industries in Hamilton County

The major employment industries in Hamilton County include Health Care & Social Assistance (27,111 | 14.8%), Manufacturing (23,779 | 13.0%), Retail Trade (18,888 | 10.3%), Educational Services (14,008 | 7.7%), and Accommodation & Food Services (13,803 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Hamilton County

Employment Industries by Sex in Hamilton County

The Hamilton County industries that see more men than women are Construction (92.2%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (85.1%), and Manufacturing (73.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (86.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (75.4%), and Educational Services (67.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Hamilton County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting377 (61.6%)235 (38.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction194 (85.1%)34 (14.9%)
Construction10,198 (92.2%)866 (7.8%)
Manufacturing17,371 (73.1%)6,408 (27.0%)
Wholesale Trade2,702 (65.3%)1,437 (34.7%)
Retail Trade10,431 (55.2%)8,457 (44.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing6,387 (64.7%)3,491 (35.3%)
Utilities2,521 (71.7%)996 (28.3%)
Information1,218 (60.2%)805 (39.8%)
Finance & Insurance5,331 (40.7%)7,781 (59.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,827 (56.1%)1,430 (43.9%)
Professional & Scientific6,430 (55.9%)5,073 (44.1%)
Enterprise Management26 (13.5%)166 (86.5%)
Administrative & Support3,990 (58.9%)2,790 (41.1%)
Educational Services4,510 (32.2%)9,498 (67.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6,677 (24.6%)20,434 (75.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,079 (54.9%)1,709 (45.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services6,003 (43.5%)7,800 (56.5%)
Public Administration3,186 (56.5%)2,456 (43.5%)
Total96,035 (52.5%)86,820 (47.5%)

Education in Hamilton County

School Enrollment in Hamilton County

The most common levels of schooling among the 82,388 students in Hamilton County are college / undergraduate (19,450 | 23.6%), middle school (17,739 | 21.5%), and elementary school (16,753 | 20.3%).
School Enrollment in Hamilton County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,7295.7%
Kindergarten3,8104.6%
Elementary School16,75320.3%
Middle School17,73921.5%
High School16,27719.8%
College / Undergraduate19,45023.6%
Graduate / Professional3,6304.4%
Total82,388100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hamilton County

Out of a total of 82,388 students who are enrolled in schools in Hamilton County, 21,009 (25.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 61,379 (74.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,095 (59.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 7,243 (81.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hamilton County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,420 (40.4%)2,095 (59.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old14,430 (74.4%)4,979 (25.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds17,014 (78.2%)4,734 (21.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds9,091 (73.5%)3,271 (26.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds5,346 (73.8%)1,903 (26.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds7,243 (81.4%)1,661 (18.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4,081 (77.2%)1,208 (22.8%)
35 Years and over2,728 (69.7%)1,184 (30.3%)
Total61,379 (74.5%)21,009 (25.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hamilton County

Business (21,117 | 21.4%), education (11,181 | 11.4%), science & technology (10,411 | 10.6%), engineering (7,992 | 8.1%), and arts & humanities (7,478 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 98,433 individuals in Hamilton County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hamilton County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,4323.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6,0866.2%
Physical & Health Sciences2,8172.9%
Psychology5,2335.3%
Social Sciences5,4525.5%
Engineering7,9928.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies8550.9%
Science & Technology10,41110.6%
Business21,11721.4%
Education11,18111.4%
Literature & Languages3,8874.0%
Liberal Arts & History4,5924.7%
Visual & Performing Arts4,3904.5%
Communications3,5103.6%
Arts & Humanities7,4787.6%
Total98,433100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Hamilton County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hamilton County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Hamilton County are males with 2 vehicles (41,249, accounting for 44.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (34,321, making up 49.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hamilton County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,104 (2.3%)1,837 (2.2%)
1 Vehicle15,324 (16.4%)18,253 (22.1%)
2 Vehicles41,249 (44.2%)34,321 (41.5%)
3 Vehicles21,677 (23.2%)18,149 (21.9%)
4 Vehicles9,089 (9.7%)7,250 (8.8%)
5 or more Vehicles3,855 (4.1%)2,944 (3.6%)
Total93,298 (100.0%)82,754 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Hamilton County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Hamilton County are 15 to 19 minutes (33,116 commuters, 20.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (28,906 commuters, 18.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (23,120 commuters, 14.5%).
Commute Time in Hamilton County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,9672.5%
5 to 9 Minutes14,5769.2%
10 to 14 Minutes23,12014.5%
15 to 19 Minutes33,11620.8%
20 to 24 Minutes28,90618.2%
25 to 29 Minutes13,2438.3%
30 to 34 Minutes22,33214.0%
35 to 39 Minutes4,2112.6%
40 to 44 Minutes4,1102.6%
45 to 59 Minutes6,8594.3%
60 to 89 Minutes2,3021.5%
90 or more Minutes2,2721.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Hamilton County

The most common commute times in Hamilton County are 15 to 19 minutes (17,152 commuters, 19.9%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (15,964 commuters, 21.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Hamilton County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,151 (2.5%)1,816 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes6,784 (7.9%)7,792 (10.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes12,997 (15.1%)10,123 (13.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes17,152 (19.9%)15,964 (21.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes15,175 (17.6%)13,731 (18.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes8,264 (9.6%)4,979 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes12,387 (14.4%)9,945 (13.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,339 (2.7%)1,872 (2.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,515 (2.9%)1,595 (2.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,679 (4.3%)3,180 (4.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,159 (1.3%)1,143 (1.6%)
90 or more Minutes1,591 (1.8%)681 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hamilton County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Hamilton County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (12,320, 14.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (10,446, 14.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hamilton County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3,796 (4.4%)2,246 (3.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,944 (3.4%)1,385 (1.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4,141 (4.8%)1,966 (2.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM6,965 (8.1%)5,145 (7.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM8,034 (9.3%)7,245 (10.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM12,050 (14.0%)9,977 (13.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM12,320 (14.3%)10,446 (14.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM8,863 (10.3%)8,726 (12.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,984 (5.8%)5,008 (6.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4,706 (5.5%)5,627 (7.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,253 (2.6%)2,796 (3.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,106 (1.3%)919 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM6,424 (7.4%)5,515 (7.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7,607 (8.8%)5,820 (8.0%)
Total86,193 (100.0%)72,821 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Hamilton County

Occupancy by Ownership in Hamilton County

Of the total 148,888 dwellings in Hamilton County, owner-occupied units account for 96,162 (64.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 52,726 (35.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Hamilton County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units96,16264.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units52,72635.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units148,888100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Hamilton County

Occupancy by Household Size in Hamilton County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household45,20130.4%
2-Person Household55,11737.0%
3-Person Household22,82715.3%
4+ Person Household25,74317.3%
Total Housing Units148,888100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hamilton County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hamilton County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household23,593 (52.2%)21,608 (47.8%)
2-Person Household38,565 (70.0%)16,552 (30.0%)
3-Person Household15,067 (66.0%)7,760 (34.0%)
4+ Person Household18,937 (73.6%)6,806 (26.4%)
Total Housing Units96,162 (64.6%)52,726 (35.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hamilton County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hamilton County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School5,209 (47.0%)5,871 (53.0%)
High School Diploma17,231 (57.0%)12,993 (43.0%)
College/Associate Degree31,353 (61.7%)19,456 (38.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher42,369 (74.6%)14,406 (25.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hamilton County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hamilton County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years31,03120.8%
35 to 44 Years24,61316.5%
45 to 54 Years24,10816.2%
55 to 64 Years27,24618.3%
65 to 74 Years24,01616.1%
75 to 84 Years12,6508.5%
85 Years and Over5,2243.5%
Total148,888100.0%

Housing Finances in Hamilton County

Median Income by Occupancy in Hamilton County

Median Income by Occupancy in Hamilton County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied96,162 (64.6%)$89,659
Renter-Occupied52,726 (35.4%)$44,631
Average148,888 (100.0%)$69,069

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hamilton County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hamilton County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,397 (1.5%)2,573 (4.9%)
$5,000 to $9,999749 (0.8%)1,698 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,385 (2.5%)3,660 (6.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,238 (2.3%)3,077 (5.8%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,923 (3.0%)3,465 (6.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9995,965 (6.2%)6,420 (12.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9999,973 (10.4%)7,977 (15.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99914,940 (15.5%)10,068 (19.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99913,054 (13.6%)6,077 (11.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99919,854 (20.6%)5,254 (10.0%)
$150,000 or more22,684 (23.6%)2,457 (4.7%)
Total96,162 (100.0%)52,726 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hamilton County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hamilton County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3005,491 (5.7%)2,061 (3.9%)
$300 to $49914,499 (15.1%)1,858 (3.5%)
$500 to $79916,625 (17.3%)7,912 (15.0%)
$800 to $9998,742 (9.1%)9,736 (18.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49923,408 (24.3%)19,665 (37.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99912,735 (13.2%)6,505 (12.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4997,045 (7.3%)1,713 (3.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9993,356 (3.5%)384 (0.7%)
$3,000 or more4,261 (4.4%)610 (1.2%)
Total96,162 (100.0%)52,726 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Hamilton County

Housing Structures in Hamilton County

Housing Structures in Hamilton County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached103,96469.8%
Single Unit, Attached5,7683.9%
2 Unit Apartments7,2074.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,5302.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,1544.1%
10 or more Apartments17,87912.0%
Mobile Home / Other4,3862.9%
Total148,888100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hamilton County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hamilton County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached87,327 (84.0%)16,637 (16.0%)
Single Unit, Attached3,647 (63.2%)2,121 (36.8%)
2 Unit Apartments878 (12.2%)6,329 (87.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments470 (13.3%)3,060 (86.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments291 (4.7%)5,863 (95.3%)
10 or more Apartments781 (4.4%)17,098 (95.6%)
Mobile Home / Other2,768 (63.1%)1,618 (36.9%)
Total96,162 (64.6%)52,726 (35.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hamilton County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hamilton County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room176 (0.2%)2,112 (4.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,490 (1.5%)12,503 (23.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms22,830 (23.7%)26,126 (49.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms36,977 (38.5%)9,376 (17.8%)
8 or more Rooms34,689 (36.1%)2,609 (5.0%)
Total96,162 (100.0%)52,726 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hamilton County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hamilton County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas37,516 (39.0%)6,964 (13.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,580 (2.7%)509 (1.0%)
Electricity55,208 (57.4%)44,756 (84.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene183 (0.2%)183 (0.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels506 (0.5%)65 (0.1%)
No Fuel Used169 (0.2%)249 (0.5%)
Total96,162 (100.0%)52,726 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Hamilton County

Household Vehicle Usage in Hamilton County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,231 (2.3%)6,577 (12.5%)
1 Vehicle23,032 (23.9%)24,690 (46.8%)
2 Vehicles41,810 (43.5%)16,537 (31.4%)
3 or more Vehicles29,089 (30.2%)4,922 (9.3%)
Total96,162 (100.0%)52,726 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Hamilton County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Hamilton County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units37,96958,193
Median Property Value$244,100$255,200
Median Household Income$65,795$16,428
Monthly Housing Costs$494$4,136
Real Estate Taxes$1,854$1,201

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hamilton County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hamilton County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,908 (5.0%)1,190 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9993,321 (8.7%)2,499 (4.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99919,100 (50.3%)32,348 (55.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9999,271 (24.4%)14,698 (25.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,618 (6.9%)4,825 (8.3%)
$750,000 to $999,999962 (2.5%)1,364 (2.3%)
$1,000,000 or more789 (2.1%)1,269 (2.2%)
Total37,969 (100.0%)58,193 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hamilton County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hamilton County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,435 (3.8%)782 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,9994,837 (12.7%)711 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,376 (8.9%)2,709 (4.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,086 (13.4%)2,589 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,196 (16.3%)4,887 (8.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,328 (11.4%)8,744 (15.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9996,455 (17.0%)8,726 (15.0%)
$150,000 or more6,256 (16.5%)13,399 (23.0%)
Total37,969 (100.0%)58,193 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hamilton County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hamilton County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x9,893 (26.1%)101,864 (175.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x7,525 (19.8%)19,897 (34.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x4,892 (12.9%)15,829 (27.2%)
4.0x or more15,258 (40.2%)8,602 (14.8%)
Total37,969 (100.0%)58,193 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hamilton County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hamilton County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8004,841 (12.8%)228 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4998,938 (23.5%)5,492 (9.4%)
$800 to $1,49922,677 (59.7%)16,711 (28.7%)
Total37,969 (100.0%)58,193 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Hamilton County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hamilton County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hamilton County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years23,864 (97.6%)589 (2.4%)
6 to 18 Years53,763 (95.0%)2,826 (5.0%)
19 to 25 Years27,482 (84.1%)5,206 (15.9%)
26 to 34 Years38,563 (83.7%)7,489 (16.3%)
35 to 44 Years38,943 (84.9%)6,945 (15.1%)
45 to 54 Years39,509 (87.5%)5,628 (12.5%)
55 to 64 Years42,105 (87.8%)5,860 (12.2%)
65 to 74 Years38,081 (98.9%)413 (1.1%)
75 Years and older26,167 (99.7%)77 (0.3%)
Total328,477 (90.4%)35,033 (9.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hamilton County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hamilton County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born23,864 (97.6%)589 (2.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen53,763 (95.0%)2,826 (5.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen27,482 (84.1%)5,206 (15.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hamilton County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hamilton County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00034,806 (83.5%)6,876 (16.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99949,558 (84.8%)8,863 (15.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99951,483 (89.1%)6,317 (10.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99946,381 (91.5%)4,285 (8.5%)
$100,000 and over140,012 (94.7%)7,777 (5.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hamilton County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hamilton County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 610,379 (42.4%)14,362 (58.7%)
6 to 18 Years19,722 (34.8%)37,240 (65.8%)
19 to 25 Years3,941 (12.1%)24,313 (74.4%)
25 to 34 Years5,976 (13.0%)33,792 (73.4%)
35 to 44 Years5,945 (13.0%)34,084 (74.3%)
45 to 54 Years5,321 (11.8%)35,654 (79.0%)
55 to 64 Years8,596 (17.9%)35,863 (74.8%)
65 to 74 Years36,102 (93.8%)21,092 (54.8%)
75 Years and over25,741 (98.1%)17,237 (65.7%)
Total121,723 (33.5%)253,637 (69.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hamilton County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hamilton County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years133 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years2,235 (7.9%)1,089 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years3,459 (8.5%)2,999 (7.0%)
35 to 64 Years9,012 (13.3%)11,035 (15.5%)
65 to 74 Years4,910 (27.1%)5,387 (26.4%)
75 Years and over5,222 (50.6%)7,963 (50.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Hamilton County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Hamilton County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years133 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years211 (0.7%)58 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years428 (1.1%)318 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,100 (3.1%)1,309 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,410 (13.3%)1,004 (4.9%)
75 Years and over2,974 (28.8%)3,258 (20.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Hamilton County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years42 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years338 (1.2%)184 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years437 (1.1%)632 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,471 (2.2%)1,832 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years847 (4.7%)798 (3.9%)
75 Years and over1,117 (10.8%)1,385 (8.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Hamilton County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,872 (6.6%)850 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years2,606 (6.4%)1,739 (4.1%)
35 to 64 Years3,733 (5.5%)4,206 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,375 (7.6%)1,074 (5.3%)
75 Years and over1,628 (15.8%)2,299 (14.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Hamilton County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years211 (0.7%)49 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years556 (1.4%)624 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years4,684 (6.9%)7,233 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years2,451 (13.5%)4,131 (20.3%)
75 Years and over3,594 (34.8%)5,869 (36.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Hamilton County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years317 (1.1%)199 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years489 (1.2%)292 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,453 (2.1%)2,166 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years890 (4.9%)1,075 (5.3%)
75 Years and over1,409 (13.7%)2,290 (14.4%)

Technology Access in Hamilton County

Computing Device Access in Hamilton County

Computing Device Access in Hamilton County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop116,13278.0%
Smartphone132,05288.7%
Tablet94,69863.6%
No Computing Device9,8606.6%
Total148,888100.0%

Internet Access in Hamilton County

Internet Access in Hamilton County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet650.0%
Broadband Home117,23878.7%
Cellular Data Only12,9808.7%
Satellite Internet3,7412.5%
No Internet16,81211.3%
Total148,888100.0%

Hamilton County Summary

Hamilton County, Tennessee is located in the southeastern part of the state and is part of the Chattanooga metropolitan area. It is bordered by Bradley County to the north, Rhea County to the east, Marion County to the south, and Sequatchie County to the west. The county seat is Chattanooga, which is also the fourth-largest city in the state. Hamilton County is the fourth-most populous county in Tennessee, with a population of 363,000 as of the 2020 census.

History

Hamilton County was established in 1819 and named after Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury. The county was originally part of the Cherokee Nation, and the area was home to several Native American tribes, including the Chickamauga, the Creek, and the Cherokee. The area was first settled by Europeans in the late 1700s, and the county was officially established in 1819.
The county was initially part of the larger Hamilton County, which included parts of present-day Bradley, Marion, and Sequatchie counties. In 1839, the county was divided into its current boundaries.
During the Civil War, the county was the site of several battles, including the Battle of Chickamauga in 1863. The county was also the site of the Chattanooga Campaign, which was a series of battles fought in the area in 1863.

Geography

Hamilton County is located in the southeastern part of Tennessee and is part of the Chattanooga metropolitan area. It is bordered by Bradley County to the north, Rhea County to the east, Marion County to the south, and Sequatchie County to the west. The county covers an area of 517 square miles and is home to several rivers, including the Tennessee River, the Chickamauga River, and the Hiwassee River.
The county is located in the Cumberland Plateau region of Tennessee and is home to several mountain ranges, including the Cumberland Mountains, the Lookout Mountain Range, and the Walden Ridge. The county is also home to several state parks, including Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Harrison Bay State Park, and Prentice Cooper State Forest.

Economy

The economy of Hamilton County is largely based on manufacturing, healthcare, and tourism. The county is home to several major employers, including Volkswagen, Amazon, and Erlanger Health System. The county is also home to several universities, including the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College, and Southern Adventist University.
Tourism is also an important part of the county's economy. The county is home to several attractions, including the Tennessee Aquarium, the Chattanooga Choo Choo, and the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, Hamilton County had a population of 363,000. The population is made up of a diverse mix of races and ethnicities, including White (68.3%), Black or African American (20.2%), Hispanic or Latino (7.2%), Asian (2.3%), and Native American (0.7%).
The median household income in the county is $50,000, and the median home value is $170,000. The county has a poverty rate of 16.3%, and the unemployment rate is 4.2%.

Conclusion

Hamilton County, Tennessee is a diverse and vibrant county located in the southeastern part of the state. The county is home to several major employers, universities, and attractions, and it has a strong economy based on manufacturing, healthcare, and tourism. The county is also home to a diverse population, with a mix of races and ethnicities. Hamilton County is an important part of the Chattanooga metropolitan area and is an important contributor to the state's economy.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Hamilton County?
Total Population of Hamilton County is 367,193.
What is the Total Male Population of Hamilton County?
Total Male Population of Hamilton County is 178,248.
What is the Total Female Population of Hamilton County?
Total Female Population of Hamilton County is 188,945.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Hamilton County?
There are 94.34 Males per 100 Females in Hamilton County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Hamilton County?
There are 106.00 Females per 100 Males in Hamilton County.
What is the Median Population Age in Hamilton County?
Median Population Age in Hamilton County is 39.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Hamilton County
Average Family Size in Hamilton County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Hamilton County
Average Household Size in Hamilton County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Hamilton County?
Per Capita income in Hamilton County is $41,198.
What is the Median Family Income in Hamilton County?
Median Family Income in Hamilton County is $90,913.
What is the Median Household income in Hamilton County?
Median Household Income in Hamilton County is $69,069.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Hamilton County?
Income or Wage Gap in Hamilton County is 26.5%.
Women in Hamilton County earn 73.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Hamilton County?
Family Income Deficit in Hamilton County is $11,891.
Families that are below poverty line in Hamilton County earn $11,891 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Hamilton County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Hamilton County is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Hamilton County?
There are 191,297 People in the Labor Forcein in Hamilton County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Hamilton County?
63.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Hamilton County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Hamilton County?
Unemployment Rate in Hamilton County is 4.4%.