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Hamilton County

Nebraska · 9,124 residents · 542.03 sq mi
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Hamilton County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,702. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $108,600. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,124
−3%since 2000
from 9,403 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+11%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Hamilton County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,702
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,277 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,240
+32%since 2000
from $17,590 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−29.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+10%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(9,212)
Black0.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(107)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(360)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(8,839)
Black0.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2%(181)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other0.7%(68)
Diversity Score7.6%(698)
Diversity Score
8
+100%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.2%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.0%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton County, Nebraska?

Hamilton County, Nebraska has about 9,124 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hamilton County, Nebraska earns about $50,702 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 $108,600, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton County, Nebraska?

About 21.8% 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 8.9% 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 262 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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