Lake Hamilton, Florida facts for kids
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Lake Hamilton, Florida
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| Town of Lake Hamilton | ||
United States Post Office of Lake Hamilton
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Location in Polk County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County | Polk | |
| Incorporated | November 6, 1924 | |
| Formally Incorporated | 1925 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor-Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.10 sq mi (10.63 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.12 sq mi (8.08 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.98 sq mi (2.55 km2) | |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,537 | |
| • Density | 492.63/sq mi (190.21/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
33851
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| Area code(s) | 863 | |
| FIPS code | 12-37975 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0285246 | |
Lake Hamilton is a town in Polk County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,537 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The town is named after the lake itself: Lake Hamilton, which is one of the many lakes in the Chain of Lakes. Also, Middle Lake Hamilton and Little Lake Hamilton are located nearby.
From 1964 through the 1970s, Hurricane Aircats, military airboats used by the US Army in Vietnam, were manufactured in Lake Hamilton. The airboats were made by Hurricane Fiberglass Products Company, an airboat and fiberglass manufacturer based in the neighboring town of Auburndale.
Geography
The approximate coordinates for the Town of Lake Hamilton is located in Central Florida at 28°2′48″N 81°37′20″W / 28.04667°N 81.62222°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.9 square miles (10 km2), of which 3.0 square miles (7.8 km2) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2) (22.51%) is water.
The dominant geographic feature in the city is the large lake after which the city is named. Lake Hamilton is part of the Chain of Lakes. The lake has a surface area of 2,184 acres (8,840,000 m2) and an average depth of 7.2 feet (2.2 m).
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Pierson has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 399 | — | |
| 1940 | 344 | −13.8% | |
| 1950 | 604 | 75.6% | |
| 1960 | 930 | 54.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,165 | 25.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,552 | 33.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,128 | −27.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,304 | 15.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,231 | −5.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,537 | 24.9% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 730 | 659 | 59.30% | 42.88% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 296 | 258 | 24.05% | 16.79% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 3 | 7 | 0.24% | 0.46% |
| Asian (NH) | 10 | 18 | 0.81% | 1.17% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 6 | 40 | 0.49% | 2.60% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 21 | 52 | 1.71% | 3.38% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 165 | 503 | 13.40% | 32.73% |
| Total | 1,231 | 1,537 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,537 people, 444 households, and 348 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,231 people, 474 households, and 284 families residing in the town.
Transportation
- State Road 17 – The Scenic Highway going through the center of town, paralleling US 27 and leading southward to downtown Dundee and Lake Wales
- US 27 – Located just west of town, this divided highway leads to Lake Wales and Haines City.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Hamilton para niños
