Hamilton County Summary

Life in Hamilton County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hamilton County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hamilton County:

  • The population in Hamilton County is 370,913.

  • The median home value in Hamilton County is $353,032.

  • The median income in Hamilton County is $72,568.

  • The median rent in Hamilton County is $1,163.

  • The unemployment rate in Hamilton County is 4.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Hamilton County is 12.5%.

  • The average high in Hamilton County is 75.7° and there are 131.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Hamilton County

List Of Cities & Towns in Hamilton County

Chattanooga, TN Population 182,832

East Ridge, TN Population 22,034

Soddy-Daisy, TN Population 13,117

Red Bank, TN Population 11,960

Middle Valley, TN Population 11,808

Collegedale, TN Population 11,185

Signal Mountain, TN Population 8,861

Harrison, TN Population 8,446

Apison, TN Population 4,397

Sale Creek, TN Population 2,775

Lookout Mountain, TN Population 2,112

Falling Water, TN Population 2,090

Lakesite, TN Population 2,026

Fairmount, TN Population 1,932

Mowbray Mountain, TN Population 1,797

Walden, TN Population 1,762

Flat Top Mountain, TN Population 1,052

Ridgeside, TN Population 907

Ooltewah, TN Population 489

Map Of Hamilton County

Hamilton County, TN Weather

  • The average high in Hamilton County is 75.7°.

  • There are 90.16 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 131.1 inches of rain each year with 1.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:02 hours of sun each day in Hamilton County.

StatHamilton County
Mean High75.7
Nice Days90.16
Rainfall131.1
Snowfall1.6
Sunny Hours5:02
75.7°
Average High
131.1
Inches of Rain

Hamilton County Photos

Chattanoogac Tennessee Skyline
Source: Wikipedia User Imilious | CC BY-SA 3.0
Utc Race Hall
Source: Public Domain
Hunter Museum Of American Art
Source: Wikipedia User jay from birmingham, AL, | CC BY 2.0
Tennesseeaquarium
Source: Public Domain
Coolidge Park Chattanooga
Source: Public Domain
Chattanooga
Source: Wikipedia User James Pressley | CC BY-SA 4.0

Hamilton County Demographics

Population over time in Hamilton County

The current population in Hamilton County is 370,913. The population has increased 0.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 363,790 -0.3%
2022 364,718 1.1%
2021 360,919 -

Gender in Hamilton County

  • Hamilton County is 51.5% female with 191,012 female residents.

  • Hamilton County is 48.5% male with 179,901 male residents.

Female
51.5% (191,012)
Male
48.5% (179,901)
Gender Hamilton County TN USA
Female 51.5% 50.9% 50.5%
Male 48.5% 49.1% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Hamilton County

Hamilton County is:

  • 68.8% White with 255,254 White residents.

  • 17.4% African American with 64,548 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 274 American Indian residents.

  • 1.9% Asian with 7,121 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 104 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 1,753 Other residents.

  • 3.6% Two Or More with 13,502 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.6% Hispanic with 28,357 Hispanic residents.

White
68.8% (255,254)
African American
17.4% (64,548)
American Indian
0.1% (274)
Asian
1.9% (7,121)
Hawaiian
0.0% (104)
Other
0.5% (1,753)
Two Or More
3.6% (13,502)
Hispanic
7.6% (28,357)

Table: Hamilton County By Race

Race Hamilton County TN USA
White 68.8% 71.5% 58.2%
African American 17.4% 15.7% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 1.9% 1.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.6% 3.3% 3.9%
Hispanic 7.6% 7.1% 19.0%

Household Income For Hamilton County, Tennessee

  • 4.3% of households in Hamilton County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.0% of households in Hamilton County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Hamilton County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Hamilton County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Hamilton County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.3% of households in Hamilton County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Hamilton County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Hamilton County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Hamilton County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Hamilton County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.3% (15,830)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.0% (14,697)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.9% (25,595)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.7% (28,672)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.1% (44,696)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.3% (60,538)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.5% (46,299)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.5% (64,982)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.3% (30,733)
$200,000 or more
10.5% (38,866)
Income Hamilton County TN USA
Less than $10,000 4.3% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.0% 4.2% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.9% 7.8% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.7% 7.9% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.1% 12.4% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.3% 17.4% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.5% 13.2% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.5% 16.4% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.3% 7.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 10.5% 8.3% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hamilton County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Hamilton County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Hamilton County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 23.0% of adults in Hamilton County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Hamilton County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Hamilton County completed associate's degree.

  • 23.0% of adults in Hamilton County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Hamilton County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Hamilton County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Hamilton County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (14,836)
9-12th Grade
5% (18,545)
High School / GED
23% (85,309)
Some College
22% (81,600)
Associate's Degree
9% (33,382)
Bachelor's Degree
23% (85,309)
Master's Degree
10% (37,091)
Professional Degree
2% (7,418)
Doctorate Degree
2% (7,418)
Education Hamilton County TN USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 5% 7% 6%
High School / GED 23% 31% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 23% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 10% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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