Hamilton County Map, Florida
Explore the definitive interactive map and reference guide to Hamilton County, Florida. With a population of 14,004 living across 514 square miles of land, Hamilton County is one of 14 counties in the North Central Florida region. The county seat is Jasper, and the county carries the FIPS identifier 12047 in U.S. Census and USGS datasets.
A small county on the Georgia border, Hamilton is bounded on three sides by the Suwannee, Alapaha, and Withlacoochee Rivers. Phosphate mining and forestry are historic economic bases.
Hamilton County at a glance
A concise reference summary of Hamilton County's key statistics — useful for research, real estate, relocation, travel planning, GIS workflows, journalism, and civics education.
- Official name
- Hamilton County
- County seat
- Jasper
- FIPS code
- 12047
- Region
- North Central Florida
- Established
- 1827
- Named for
- Alexander Hamilton.
- Land area
- 514 sq mi
- Water area
- 5 sq mi
- Total area
- 519 sq mi
- Population (2020)
- 14,004
- Population density
- 27 / sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
Where is Hamilton County, Florida?
Hamilton County is located in the North Central Florida region of Florida, one of 67 counties that make up the state. Its county seat, Jasper, is the administrative hub — home to the courthouse, county commission chambers, tax collector, property appraiser, supervisor of elections, and clerk of the circuit court.
The county spans a total of 519 square miles — 514 of land and 5 of water — and operates on Eastern Time. Federal agencies including the U.S. Census Bureau, USGS, and FEMA reference the county by its FIPS code, 12047, in datasets, boundary files, and hazard mapping.
Hamilton County shares borders with 3 neighboring counties: Madison County, Suwannee County, Columbia County. Use the interactive map above to explore where those boundaries meet or jump directly to any neighboring county page for a side-by-side comparison.
Hamilton County geography & landscape
Rolling sand-hills, river swamps, and the confluence of the Alapaha and Suwannee Rivers.
The county's overall footprint — 514 square miles of land plus 5 square miles of water — places it among the more compact of Florida's 67 counties by area. Elevation across most of Florida is modest, and land-use, drainage basins, and habitat corridors defined by state and federal agencies (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Water Management Districts) shape how growth and conservation coexist here.
Economy & industry in Hamilton County
Phosphate mining (PCS/Nutrien White Springs), timber, agriculture, and travel-plaza services along I-75.
Employment, tax base, and land use in Hamilton County reflect its location in North Central Florida and its position as a smaller, more rural county. Economic development authorities, chambers of commerce, and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity publish updated employer and workforce data for the county on their portals.
History of Hamilton County
Established 1827 from Jefferson County. White Springs was a 19th-century mineral-spring resort visited by Northerners escaping winter.
Established in 1827, Hamilton County is one of Florida's earliest counties. Its boundaries, seat, and government have evolved through territorial, statehood, Reconstruction, and modern eras — a lineage documented by the Florida Historical Society, the State Archives of Florida, and the Hamilton County Historical Commission or equivalent local body.
Tourism & things to do in Hamilton County
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park (the Florida Folk Festival's home), Suwannee River canoeing, and Big Shoals State Park (Florida's only whitewater).
Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a longer stay, or a day drive from a neighboring county, Hamilton County offers a mix of natural, cultural, and community attractions tied to its North Central Florida identity. For the latest hours, admission fees, and seasonal events, check the county's official tourism development council and the Florida State Parks portal (floridastateparks.org).
Cities, towns & communities in Hamilton County
Hamilton County contains the following incorporated cities, towns, and notable census-designated places. Each municipality provides local services, zoning, and police protection within the broader county jurisdiction. Use the ZIP code lookupto jump between Florida counties instantly.
Getting to Hamilton County
Access routes and regional transportation infrastructure serving Hamilton County.
- I-75
- US-41
- US-129
- SR-6
- Hamilton County Airport
Hamilton County GIS, parcel & boundary data
Hamilton County's authoritative boundary lines, parcel data, zoning layers, flood zones, and land-use inventories are maintained by county government and state agencies. Use the official links in the sidebar for parcel lookups, appraiser searches, and record requests. For statewide GIS, the Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection publish downloadable layers keyed to FIPS 12047.
You can download this county's outline as SVG, PNG, or a printable PDF factsheet using the export tools in the sidebar — perfect for reports, presentations, classroom handouts, or planning documents.
Frequently asked about Hamilton County
Population figures reflect the U.S. Census Bureau 2020 decennial count with ACS 5-year updates where noted. Land and water areas come from the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line boundary files. Highway designations use Florida Department of Transportation route inventories. County establishment dates and namesakes are drawn from the Florida Association of Counties and State Archives of Florida. See our methodology page.
Nearby Florida counties
Counties that share a border with Hamilton County. Click any to view its map, seat, cities, and full guide.