Hamilton County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31081 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,464 | — | #2,530 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $83,994 | +11.8% | #452 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.0 years | +8.0% | #1,494 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $253,700 | -10.0% | #873 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $794 | -31.7% | #2,149 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% | -58.6% | #62 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hamilton County has a population of 9,464, making it the #2,530 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hamilton County is $83,994, ranking #452 out of 3,222 counties — 11.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.2% and unemployment stands at 2.3%.
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The median home value in Hamilton County is $253,700 (-10.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $794/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.0%.
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93.9% of residents in Hamilton County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% above the national rate.
About Hamilton County, Nebraska
Hamilton County, Nebraska has a total population of 9,464, making it the 2,530th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hamilton County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hamilton County is $83,994, which ranks #452 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3%.
The median home value in Hamilton County is $253,700, 10.0% below the national median. Renters in Hamilton County pay a median gross rent of $794 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hamilton County, 31.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.9 min.
Hamilton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.3%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Hamilton County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.