Английская Википедия: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 Шаблон:Convert, of which Шаблон:Convert is land and Шаблон:Convert (1.0%) is water.[5] It is the only county in Florida entirely north of Interstate 10.[6]
Adjacent counties
- Echols County, Georgia - north
- Columbia County - east
- Suwannee County - south
- Madison County - west
- Lowndes County, Georgia - northwest
Major Highway
- Файл:I-75.svg Interstate 75
- Файл:US 41.svg U.S. Route 41
- Файл:US 129.svg U.S. Route 129
- Файл:Florida 6.svg State Road 6
- Файл:Florida 100.svg State Road 100
- Файл:Florida 136.svg State Road 136
- Файл:Florida 143.svg State Road 143
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] | |||||
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Political Party | Total Voters | Percentage | |||
Шаблон:Party color cell | Republican | 3,305 | 42.25% | ||
Шаблон:Party color cell | Democratic | 3,298 | 42.16% | ||
Шаблон:Party color cell | Independent | 1,108 | 14.17% | ||
Шаблон:Party color cell | Third Parties | 111 | 1.42% | ||
Total | 7,822 | 100% |
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Demographics
2020 census
Race | Num. | Perc. |
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White (non-Hispanic) | 7,633 | 54.51% |
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 4,422 | 31.58% |
Native American | 43 | 0.31% |
Asian | 43 | 0.31% |
Other/Mixed | 408 | 2.91% |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,455 | 10.39% |
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[9] of 2000, there were 13,327 people, 4,161 households, and 2,995 families residing in the county. The population density was Шаблон:Convert. There were 4,966 housing units at an average density of Шаблон: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
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
- Avoca
- Bakers Mill
- Bellville
- Blue Springs
- Crossroads
- Hillcoat
- Marion
- Rawls
- Watson
- West Lake
See also
References
External links
Government links/Constitutional offices
- Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners
- Hamilton County Supervisor of Elections
- Hamilton County Property Appraiser
- Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
- Hamilton County Tax Collector
Special districts
Judicial branch
- Hamilton County Clerk of Courts
- Public Defender, 3rd Judicial Circuit of Florida serving Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor Counties
- Office of the State Attorney, 3rd Judicial Circuit of Florida
- Circuit and County Court for the 3rd Judicial Circuit of Florida
Tourism links
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