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Hamilton County

State:
Tennessee
County Seat:
Chattanooga

Hamilton County's estimated 2025 population is 390,388 with a growth rate of 1.37% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hamilton County is the 4th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 337,235 and has seen a growth of 15.76% since that time.

390,388
Total Population
720
Population Density (miĀ²)
4
Population Rank (State)
5.3K 1.37%
Annual Population Growth

Hamilton County Population

Hamilton County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Hamilton County includes 71.09% White, 17.57% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White263,66571.09%
Black or African American65,15517.57%
Two or more races23,1066.23%
Other race10,9102.94%
Asian7,2301.95%
Native American7340.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1130.03%

Hamilton County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Hamilton County's average per capita income is $48,074. Household income levels show a median of $72,568. The poverty rate stands at 12.54%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$113,194$150,687
Families$95,586$126,590
Households$72,568$103,813
Non Families$43,412$61,645

$48,074

Average Income

$72,568

Median Household Income

12.54%

Poverty Rate