Population 9,464 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hamilton County
Household size in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Hamilton County has 2.57 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. The picture is much the same across Nebraska. Household size has edged down from 2.64 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.1 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Hamilton County are younger than 41.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Nebraska overall, where the median age is 38.3. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 42.1, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.6% of households in Hamilton County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hamilton County
Renters in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Hamilton County is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over four in ten owners (41.7%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 6.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Hamilton County: 15.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 3.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +6 | +6 |
Hamilton County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1959 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $692 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $656 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $752 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $877 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$185 | +$429 | +$606 |
The median renter in Hamilton County pays $877 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $185 a month since 2006–10, up 27%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hamilton County
Bachelor's degrees in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.9% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Hamilton County than nationally: 30.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Compared with other Nebraska counties, though, Hamilton County has a higher share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.4% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.4% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Hamilton County: 97.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only five of Nebraska's 93 counties have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hamilton County
| Period | Hamilton County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.7% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Hamilton County has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hamilton County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County | 2.57 | 41.5 | 5.6% | 17.0% | 15.7% | 1970 | $877 | 30.9% | 97.0% | 2.1% |
| Hall County | 2.60 | 36.8 | 15.7% | 38.0% | 5.2% | 1975 | $994 | 21.4% | 84.4% | 3.9% |
| York County | 2.37 | 38.9 | 9.3% | 24.5% | 10.5% | 1962 | $840 | 25.8% | 93.2% | 1.5% |
| Seward County | 2.45 | 38.1 | 8.2% | 28.0% | 6.0% | 1967 | $999 | 34.5% | 94.8% | 2.1% |
| Buffalo County | 2.45 | 36.5 | 9.8% | 33.6% | 7.6% | 1980 | $979 | 33.9% | 93.9% | 2.3% |
| Lancaster County | 2.44 | 36.3 | 9.1% | 41.1% | 5.2% | 1983 | $1,221 | 41.5% | 93.5% | 3.0% |
| Dawson County | 2.77 | 37.3 | 12.4% | 33.6% | 7.7% | 1969 | $882 | 17.1% | 76.2% | 1.4% |
| Cass County | 2.51 | 42.0 | 8.0% | 14.6% | 8.4% | 1977 | $1,124 | 32.3% | 96.0% | 1.9% |
| Fremont County | 2.27 | 47.2 | 5.4% | 21.7% | 10.2% | 1958 | $766 | 20.8% | 92.9% | 0.8% |
| Page County | 2.27 | 45.2 | 7.5% | 29.5% | 11.7% | 1953 | $685 | 19.4% | 93.2% | 4.7% |
| Taylor County | 2.35 | 43.6 | 11.1% | 22.1% | 14.4% | 1951 | $802 | 16.7% | 92.4% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Cass County, IL · Ciales Municipio, PR · Chowan County, NC · Chester County, TN · Cherokee County, KS · Charlotte County, VA · Cavalier County, ND · Catron County, NM · Castro County, TX · Tishomingo County, MS
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hamilton County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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