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Hamlet

Nebraska · 26 residents (2025 est.) · 0.311 sq mi
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Population has fallen 70% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 67.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 67.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16
−70%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
−70%since 2000
from 174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
67.5
+48%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:26 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9305274951990201020202024Hamlet
202416
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$33,494
+164%since 2000
from $12,704 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
+87%since 2010
from 0.189 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade50%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction25%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services12.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
54.5%
−38.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
45.5% rent
Vacancy rate
52.2%
+37.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(16)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.8%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 49.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
62.5%
+49.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+58.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.5%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
43.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2012
from 29.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+25.6 ptssince 2017
from 74.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamlet, Nebraska?

Hamlet, Nebraska has about 16 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Hamlet, Nebraska?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hamlet, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamlet, Nebraska?

About 25.0% of people in Hamlet, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamlet, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamlet, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 51 residents, a change of about -76 percent over that period.

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