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Hamlet

North Carolina · 6,025 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 $36,381. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,000. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,025
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6,018 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,144 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,143 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+9%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Hamlet
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,381
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,013 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,358
+45%since 2000
from $14,764 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.3%
US avg: 10%
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
43.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+34%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(3,677)
Black34.4%(2,073)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(76)
Asian0.3%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.8%(3,601)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(2,970)
Black36.8%(2,220)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(350)
Asian0.5%(30)
Other3.1%(186)
Diversity Score72.5%(4,369)
Diversity Score
73
+21%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.0%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamlet, North Carolina?

Hamlet, North Carolina has about 6,025 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hamlet, North Carolina earns about $36,381 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 $88,000, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Hamlet, North Carolina?

About 11.9% 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 23.4% 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 171 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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