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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hamilton County

Nebraska · 9,403 residents · 542.03 sq mi
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Hamilton County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,277. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $78,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,403
+6%since 1990
from 8,862 in 1990
1990 – 2025
17 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 16 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+8%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Hamilton County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,277
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,026 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,590
+58%since 1990
from $11,103 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.5%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$420
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $296 in 1990
US average: $602
75.1%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
24.9% rent
1.9
+19%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(8,734)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(94)
Asian1.2%(108)
Diversity Score6.1%(539)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(9,212)
Black0.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(107)
Asian0.2%(21)
Diversity Score3.8%(360)
4
−37%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.6%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.6%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 79.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
−46%since 1990
from 23.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton County, Nebraska?

Hamilton County, Nebraska has about 9,403 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hamilton County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Hamilton County, Nebraska earns about $40,277 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamilton County, Nebraska expensive?

In Hamilton County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $78,300, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton County, Nebraska?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hamilton County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamilton County, Nebraska?

About 7.5% of people in Hamilton County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamilton County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamilton County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 541 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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