Hamilton County, Nebraska
Located in Nebraska, Hamilton County has a population of 9,464 residents and a median age of 42.0 years, making it the #2,530 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $253,700, and the median household income is $83,994, which is 12% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Hamilton County, 31.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 7.1% below the national average, ranking #671 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Hamilton County is 78.9 years. 13.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
13.7% of adults in Hamilton County smoke , 41.7% are obese , and 21.3% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 15.5 per 100,000.
Motor Vehicle Deaths Trend
Families & Children
9.0% of children in Hamilton County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 8.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Hamilton County is 79.5%. The mean commute time is 21.9 min, which is 20.5% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Hamilton County voted Republican with a margin of 60.4%. The vote was 19.2% Dem / 79.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.1 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.