Lake Hamilton is a town located in Polk County Florida. Lake Hamilton has a 2024 population of 1,673. Lake Hamilton is currently growing at a rate of 1.83% annually and its population has increased by 7.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,552 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Hamilton is $75,014 with a poverty rate of 22.98%. The median age in Lake Hamilton is 42 years: 41.7 years for males, and 43.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Hamilton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 920 | 52.07% |
| Black or African American | 270 | 15.28% |
| Other race | 240 | 13.58% |
| Asian | 229 | 12.96% |
| Two or more races | 108 | 6.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 514 | 3.4 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Married | 310 | 3.88 | 91 | 9 |
| Female | 115 | 3.53 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Non Family | 65 | 1.23 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Male | 24 | 2.54 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
3.55
Average Family Size
3.4
Average Household Size
80.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 71 | 5.76% |
| Associates Degree | 101 | 8.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 98 | 7.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 55 | 4.46% |
| High School Graduate | 478 | 38.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 153 | 12.42% |
| Some College | 276 | 22.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 528 | 491 | 96 |
| Hispanic | 300 | 284 | 15 |
| Asian | 229 | 101 | 32 |
| Black | 161 | 119 | 10 |
| Other Race | 105 | 90 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 68 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 97.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 21.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,667 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,063 | $41,534 | $36,346 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $83,281 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,596 | $43,068 | $41,985 |
| Some College | $43,125 | $40,234 | $50,625 |
$42,596
Average Earnings
$43,068
Average Male
$41,985
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.58% of Lake Hamilton residents speak only English, while 38.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 229 | 203 | 88.65% |
| Black | 270 | 96 | 35.56% |
| White | 755 | 72 | 9.54% |
| Hispanic | 482 | 33 | 6.85% |
| Other | 240 | 26 | 10.83% |
| Multiple | 108 | 2 | 1.85% |
22.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.39%
Male Poverty Rate
27.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Hamilton is Asian, with 88.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Hamilton is Multiple, with 1.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66.96% |
| Some College | 24.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.53% |
| High School | 3.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 10.58% |
| Male Employed | 4.2% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,956 | $70,214 |
| Households | $60,000 | $75,014 |
| Married Families | $70,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,406 | $81,749 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
40
Number of Veterans
40
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 4.15% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 7.36% |
| Other Race | 11 | 8.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.6%
Employment Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
41.14%
Born in Lake Hamilton
85.51%
Native Born
14.49%
Foreign Born
8.09%
Non Citizen
6.4%
Naturalized
85.51% of Lake Hamilton residents were born in the United States, with 41.14% having been born in Florida. 8.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,824 | 30 | 1.67% |
| 2028 | 1,794 | 30 | 1.7% |
| 2027 | 1,764 | 31 | 1.79% |
| 2026 | 1,733 | 30 | 1.76% |
| 2025 | 1,703 | 30 | 1.79% |
| 2024 | 1,673 | 30 | 1.83% |
| 2023 | 1,643 | 22 | 1.36% |
| 2022 | 1,621 | 59 | 3.78% |
| 2021 | 1,562 | 10 | 0.64% |
| 2020 | 1,552 | 54 | 3.6% |
| 2019 | 1,498 | 59 | 4.1% |
| 2018 | 1,439 | 55 | 3.97% |
| 2017 | 1,384 | 36 | 2.67% |
| 2016 | 1,348 | 33 | 2.51% |
| 2015 | 1,315 | 28 | 2.18% |
| 2014 | 1,287 | 22 | 1.74% |
| 2013 | 1,265 | 13 | 1.04% |
| 2012 | 1,252 | 12 | 0.97% |
| 2011 | 1,240 | 16 | 1.31% |
| 2010 | 1,224 | 0 | 0% |