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Hamilton County

Nebraska · 9,429 residents · 542.03 sq mi
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Hamilton County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,649. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,429
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9,403 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+9%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Hamilton County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,649
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,277 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,535
+85%since 2000
from $17,590 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
21.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+23%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hamilton County on RentDataNow
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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(8,796)
Black0.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(320)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other1.3%(119)
Diversity Score12.4%(1,171)
Segregation Score43%(4,059)
Diversity Score
12
+225%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
43
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.9%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Hamilton County to nearby counties

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Income$68,354same
Home value$175,900+7%
Population7,905−18%
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HAMILTON COUNTY VS
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Income$77,757+13%
Home value$189,400+16%
Population14,564+50%
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HAMILTON COUNTY VS
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Income$78,986+15%
Home value$155,600−5%
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HAMILTON COUNTY VS
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Income$69,251+1%
Home value$224,600+37%
Population63,633+558%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamilton County, Nebraska?

Hamilton County, Nebraska has about 9,429 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hamilton County, Nebraska earns about $68,649 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 $163,900, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Hamilton County, Nebraska?

About 24.6% 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 3.5% 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 567 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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