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Hamlet

Nebraska · 27 residents · 0.311 sq mi
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Hamlet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,458. Population has fallen 50% since 2000, a loss of 27 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 65.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 45.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 65.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27
−50%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
87 / sq mi
−50%since 2000
from 174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
65.3
+44%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9305274951990201020202024Hamlet
202416
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,458
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$17,413
+37%since 2000
from $12,704 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.0%
+36.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing31.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction31.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
71.4%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
28.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(24)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.8%(5)
Diversity Score
18
+291%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
−51%since 2000
from 29.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
37.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.5%
−58.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamlet, Nebraska?

Hamlet, Nebraska has about 27 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamlet, Nebraska?

The typical household in Hamlet, Nebraska earns about $26,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Hamlet, Nebraska?

About 11.8% 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 45.0% 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 40 residents, a change of about -60 percent over that period.

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