Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL

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2023 Population

105,499

0.583% 1-year growth

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

42.8

0.696% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

17.7%

0.172% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$50,894

7.01% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$128,900

13.3% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

34,412

0.417% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL had a population of 105k people with a median age of 42.8 and a median household income of $50,894. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL grew from 104,887 to 105,499, a 0.583% increase and its median household income grew from $47,559 to $50,894, a 7.01% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.33%), White (Hispanic) (3.18%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.59%).

8.37% of the households in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.4% of the residents in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL are North Florida College (433 degrees awarded in 2022), Riveroak Technical College (165 degrees), and Big Bend Technical College (159 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL was $128,900, and the homeownership rate was 74.2%.

Most people in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL borders Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, & Union Counties PUMA, FL, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, & Wakulla Counties PUMA, FL, Southern Georgia Regional Commission (South Central)--Lowndes County--Valdosta City PUMA, GA, and Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA.

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Population & Diversity

Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL is home to a population of 105k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.88% of Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (5.15k people).

In 2023, there were 3.43 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (70.8k people) in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.51k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL are Spanish (6,687 households), Haitian (262 households), and Other & Unspecified Languages (212 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

47,853

Women

45.6%

57,187

Men

54.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 105,040 inhabitants, with 54.4% men, and 45.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.4%

2023 Citizenship

97.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.4% of Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
70.8k ± 391
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
20.6k ± 562
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.51k ± 641

8.87%

Hispanic Population

9.36k people

8.87% of the people in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL are hispanic (9.36k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,070 ± 799 people
Cuba
624 ± 611 people
Nicaragua
427 ± 506 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL was Mexico, the natal country of 1,070 Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL residents, followed by Cuba with 624 and Nicaragua with 427.

Foreign-Born Population

4.88%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.15k people

4.64%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.87k people

As of 2023, 4.88% of Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL residents (5.15k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL was 4.64%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,687 households (6.65%)
Haitian
262 households (0.26%)
Other & Unspecified Languages
212 households (0.211%)

8.37% of the households in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL was Spanish. 6.65% of the households in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,755 ± 342
Gulf War (2001-)
1,552 ± 361
Gulf War (1990s)
1,303 ± 344

Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.78 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL employs 34.4k people. The largest industries in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL are Elementary & secondary schools (3,074 people), Construction (2,384 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,283 people), and the highest paying industries are Support activities for agriculture & forestry ($215,967), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($140,223), and Lessors of real estate, and offices of real estate agents and brokers ($127,142).

Males in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,372. The income inequality in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.418, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

16,707

Women

48.4%

17,786

Men

51.6%

The workforce of Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL in 2020 was 34,493 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL.

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Occupations

34.4k

2022 Value

0.417%

1 Year growth

± 0.417%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 0.417%, from 34.3k employees to 34.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL, are Cashiers (1,507 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,477 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,065 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

34.4k

2022 Value

0.417%

1 Year growth

± 0.417%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 0.417%, from 34.3k employees to 34.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,074 people), Construction (2,384 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,283 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,353

Median earning men ± $2,324

$31,285

Median earning women ± $1,366

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($74,534), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,578), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,310).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,871), Construction ($46,250), and Public Administration ($40,780).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Y-Axis

4.23%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.396%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL awarded 757 degrees. The student population of Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 528 male students and 1,013 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL are White (490 and 64.7%), followed by Black or African American (197 and 26%), Hispanic or Latino (57 and 7.53%), and Two or More Races (6 and 0.793%).

The largest universities in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are North Florida College (433 and 57.2%), Riveroak Technical College (165 and 21.8%), and Big Bend Technical College (159 and 21%).

The most popular majors in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (156 and 20.6%), Registered Nursing (98 and 12.9%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (88 and 11.6%).

The median tuition cost in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL for a public four year colleges is $2,280 for in-state students and $9,180 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,541 students enrolled in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL, 34.3% men and 65.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 963 records, of which 63% were women and 37% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
53 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
7 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
156 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL was Registered Nursing with 53 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

North Florida College
433 degrees awarded
Riveroak Technical College
165 degrees awarded
Big Bend Technical College
159 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was North Florida College with 433 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 224 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL, which is 0.42 times less than the 533 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 490 degrees mean that there were 2.49 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 197 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($2,280) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($714) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.63% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (34.7k), Some college (18k), and Secondary Education (16.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL was $128,900 in 2023, which is 0.425 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $113,800 to $128,900, a 13.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL is 74.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 27.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL is $50,894. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL was Broward County (West) Weston, Sunrise (S), Davie (W) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $139,565, followed by St. Johns County (Northwest) PUMA, FL and Broward County (NNW)--Coral Springs (North), Parkland, & Coconut Creek (North) Cities PUMA, FL, with respective values of $136,943 and $127,331.

Housing

Property

$128,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,634

$27,522

Median Property Taxes

±$1,293

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.2%

Homeownership

2023

70.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 74.2% of the housing units in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL was Broward County (West) Weston, Sunrise (S), Davie (W) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $139,565, followed by St. Johns County (Northwest) PUMA, FL and Broward County (NNW)--Coral Springs (North), Parkland, & Coconut Creek (North) Cities PUMA, FL, with respective values of $136,943 and $127,331.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,894

Median Household Income

± $2,169

37.1k

Number of Households

± 1,613

In 2023, the median household income of the 37.1k households in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL grew to $50,894 from the previous year's value of $47,559.

The following chart displays the households in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.418

2022 Wage GINI in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL

0.428

2021 Wage GINI in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL

In 2022, the income inequality in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL was 0.418 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.38% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.9%)
Carpooled (11%)
Worked At Home (5.54%)

In 2023, 79.9% of workers in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who worked at home (5.54%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL have a longer commute time (27.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4% of the workforce in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL (16.7k out of 94.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.4% of the population of Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 30.3% on employee plans, 23.7% on Medicaid, 16.5% on Medicare, 15.7% on non-group plans, and 2.36% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1376 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.292% increase from the previous year (1372 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1583 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 514 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

1,376 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,376 patients per year. This represents a 0.292% increase from the previous year (1,372 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Florida in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.6%

Uninsured

30.3%

Employer Coverage

23.7%

Medicaid

16.5%

Medicare

15.7%

Non-Group

2.36%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL declined by 7.03% from 12.4% to 11.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.