Hamilton County, Florida facts for kids
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Hamilton County
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Hamilton County Courthouse in Jasper
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Location within the U.S. state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Florida |
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| Founded | December 26, 1827 | |
| Named for | Alexander Hamilton | |
| Seat | Jasper | |
| Largest city | Jasper | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 519 sq mi (1,340 km2) | |
| • Land | 514 sq mi (1,330 km2) | |
| • Water | 5.3 sq mi (14 km2) 1.0%% | |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,004 | |
| • Density | 29/sq mi (11/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| Congressional district | 3rd | |
Hamilton County is a county in the north central part of Florida, a state in the United States. In 2020, about 14,004 people lived here. This was a small decrease from the 14,799 people counted in 2010. The main town and county seat is Jasper.
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History of Hamilton County
Hamilton County was created in 1827. It was formed from parts of another area called Jefferson County. The county was named after Alexander Hamilton. He was a very important person in early American history. He was the first United States Secretary of the Treasury.
Geography of Hamilton County
Hamilton County covers about 519 square miles. Most of this area, about 514 square miles, is land. The rest, about 5.3 square miles, is water. It is the only county in Florida that is completely north of Interstate 10.
Counties Nearby
Hamilton County shares borders with several other counties:
- Echols County, Georgia - to the north
- Columbia County - to the east
- Suwannee County - to the south
- Madison County - to the west
- Lowndes County, Georgia - to the northwest
Main Roads and Highways
Many important roads pass through Hamilton County. These roads help people travel and connect different communities.
- Interstate 75
- U.S. Route 41
- U.S. Route 129
- State Road 6
- State Road 100
- State Road 136
- State Road 143
Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 553 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,464 | 164.7% | |
| 1850 | 2,511 | 71.5% | |
| 1860 | 4,154 | 65.4% | |
| 1870 | 5,749 | 38.4% | |
| 1880 | 6,790 | 18.1% | |
| 1890 | 8,507 | 25.3% | |
| 1900 | 11,881 | 39.7% | |
| 1910 | 11,825 | −0.5% | |
| 1920 | 9,873 | −16.5% | |
| 1930 | 9,454 | −4.2% | |
| 1940 | 9,778 | 3.4% | |
| 1950 | 8,981 | −8.2% | |
| 1960 | 7,705 | −14.2% | |
| 1970 | 7,787 | 1.1% | |
| 1980 | 8,761 | 12.5% | |
| 1990 | 10,930 | 24.8% | |
| 2000 | 13,327 | 21.9% | |
| 2010 | 14,799 | 11.0% | |
| 2020 | 14,004 | −5.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 13,471 | −9.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2019 |
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The population of Hamilton County has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1830, only 553 people lived here. By 2020, the population had grown to 14,004 people. This shows how the county has developed and grown over nearly 200 years.
Education in Hamilton County
The Hamilton County School District is in charge of public schools in the county. There is one elementary school, Hamilton County Elementary School. There is also one high school, Hamilton County High School.
Hamilton County is also part of the Suwannee River Regional Library System. This library system has eight branches. It also serves Madison and Suwannee counties.
Libraries in Hamilton County include:
- Jasper
- Jennings
- White Springs
Communities in Hamilton County
Hamilton County has several towns and communities where people live.
City
- Jasper - This is the largest city and the county seat.
Towns
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller communities that are not officially part of a city or town.
- Avoca
- Bakers Mill
- Bellville
- Blue Springs
- Crossroads
- Hillcoat
- Marion
- Rawls
- Watson
- West Lake
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Hamilton (Florida) para niños
