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Hamlet

North Carolina · 6,018 residents · 5.267 sq mi
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Hamlet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,013. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,300. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,018
−3%since 1990
from 6,196 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,143 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,176 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.6
+8%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Hamlet
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,013
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,110 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,764
+50%since 1990
from $9,842 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.2%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $304 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
35.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−12%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(4,036)
Black34.1%(2,114)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score58.1%(3,601)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(3,677)
Black34.4%(2,073)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(76)
Asian0.3%(21)
Diversity Score59.8%(3,601)
Diversity Score
60
+3%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.1%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+17%since 1990
from 13.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamlet, North Carolina?

Hamlet, North Carolina has about 6,018 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hamlet, North Carolina?

The typical household in Hamlet, North Carolina earns about $29,013 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamlet, North Carolina expensive?

In Hamlet, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $52,300, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Hamlet, North Carolina?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hamlet, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamlet, North Carolina?

About 22.2% of people in Hamlet, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamlet, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamlet, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 178 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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