Population 10,991 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hamlet
Household size in Hamlet
| Period | Hamlet | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Hamlet average 2.65 people, the same as the country as a whole. The typical household here is bigger than in North Carolina overall, where it has 2.52 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.72, 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 Hamlet
| Period | Hamlet | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Hamlet is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.2, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has dropped from 40.2 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Hamlet is younger than the great majority of North Carolina cities.
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 Hamlet
| Period | Hamlet | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Hamlet: 20.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 4.1 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Hamlet
Renters in Hamlet
| Period | Hamlet | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.7% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.6% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.5% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.9% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Hamlet than nationally: 37.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 53.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 9.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Hamlet
| Period | Hamlet | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Hamlet: 17.0% 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 has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Hamlet
| Period | Hamlet | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +7 | +6 |
Housing in Hamlet leans a little older: the median home dates to 1974, against 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Only ten of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 Hamlet
| Period | Hamlet | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $563 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $601 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $691 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $727 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$164 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in Hamlet pays $727 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $164 a month since 2006–10, up 29%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 Hamlet
Bachelor's degrees in Hamlet
| Period | Hamlet | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Hamlet: 12.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Hamlet
| Period | Hamlet | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.6% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.5% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.9% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.1% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Hamlet never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 8.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 31 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 Hamlet
| Period | Hamlet | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Hamlet: 8.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 19 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
Hamlet compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlet | 2.65 | 38.2 | 20.2% | 37.9% | 17.0% | 1974 | $727 | 12.3% | 83.1% | 8.4% |
| Dobbins Heights | 2.06 | 36.5 | 25.8% | 57.2% | 15.8% | 1981 | $401 | 16.4% | 87.2% | 24.3% |
| New Town | 2.73 | 38.0 | 26.9% | 20.8% | 6.5% | 1989 | $905 | 10.2% | 68.6% | 3.0% |
| Oak Ridge Park | 1.66 | 50.7 | 10.5% | 80.7% | 35.4% | 1972 | $867 | 37.9% | 90.5% | 0.0% |
| Steen Town | 2.82 | 31.4 | 32.8% | 29.8% | 4.6% | 1981 | $821 | 8.1% | 74.5% | 4.2% |
| East Rockingham | 2.04 | 48.0 | 19.0% | 42.6% | 17.6% | 1974 | $926 | 13.3% | 74.2% | 3.5% |
| Rockingham | 2.42 | 40.9 | 16.9% | 33.9% | 11.6% | 1977 | $810 | 17.9% | 86.0% | 12.2% |
| Old Hundred | 2.52 | 35.6 | 19.5% | 36.6% | 11.9% | 1989 | $823 | 10.4% | 80.0% | 10.2% |
| Cordova | 2.75 | 44.0 | 13.0% | 28.0% | 8.4% | 1980 | $921 | 13.2% | 90.0% | 21.9% |
| Laurel Hill | 2.62 | 35.3 | 17.5% | 28.7% | 14.0% | 1990 | $875 | 12.5% | 86.8% | 10.4% |
| Marston | 2.79 | 41.6 | 17.2% | 11.4% | 7.5% | 1990 | $851 | 17.6% | 87.3% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Hamlet. 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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