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Hamilton County, Nebraska
Hamilton County, Nebraska. Hamilton County had 9,678 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.7% since 2020, in line with Nebraska (+2.9%). It holds 8 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 31081.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,678
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,429 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,464
Median household income
$83,994
±$5,792 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$253,700
±$22,430 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$794
±$185 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
How many people live in Hamilton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 9,429 residents in Hamilton County. The Census Bureau estimates 9,678 for July 1, 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, in line with Nebraska (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 9,464 over 542 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hamilton County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,464 | 1,978,707 | +249 |
| Households | 3,628±155 | 797,847 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.57±0.11 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,133±32 | 863,444 | no clear change |
Hamilton County's population since 2000
From 9,403 in 2000 to 9,678 in 2025: up 2.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County holds 8 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Aurora with 4,787 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Aurora | 4,678 | $77,679 |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 432 | $83,529 |
| Giltner | 406 | $73,250 |
| Phillips | 320 | $86,607 |
| MarquetteGEOID 3130730 | 236 | $63,375 |
| OverlandGEOID 3137735 | 202 | $114,464 |
| HordvilleGEOID 3123200 | 131 | not published |
| StockhamGEOID 3147220 | 32 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hamilton County?
The median resident of Hamilton County is 42.0 years old; 24.1% are under 18 and 20.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.3%. 1.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hamilton County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0±1.0 | 37.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.1%±0.6 pts | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.9%±0.4 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.3% | 12.7% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.9%±0.8 pts | 75.3% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±1.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.6%±1.0 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2%±1.3 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 9.7%±1.8 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1%±2.0 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.1%±1.0 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.3%±3.9 pts | 34.6% | +6.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.2%±2.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±1.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hamilton County earn?
Half of Hamilton County's 3,628 households earn less than $83,994 a year (±$5,792), against $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 it was $79,023 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hamilton County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,994±$5,792 | $76,475 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $100,726±$5,425 | $102,399 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,209±$2,009 | $41,751 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.2%±1.8 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.8%±3.9 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.8%±2.2 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.7%±2.1 pts | 90.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hamilton County?
Owners occupy 83.0% of Hamilton County's occupied homes and renters 17.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $253,700 by its owner (±$22,430). The median renter pays $794 a month including utilities, and 23.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hamilton County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $253,700±$22,430 | $238,600 | +$63,804 |
| Median gross rent | $794±$185 | $1,072 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.5%±8.8 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,559±$112 | $1,736 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.0%±3.6 pts | 66.5% | +6.0 pts |
| Housing units | 4,133±32 | 863,444 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.6%±1.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.9%±2.7 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.6%±1.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.1%±3.1 pts | 18.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hamilton County building?
Builders took permits for 45 new housing units across Hamilton County in 2025 (35 single-family), 4.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hamilton County get to work?
78.4% of Hamilton County's workers drive alone and 8.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.3%.
| Measure | Hamilton County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.1%±2.6 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3%±1.4 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.4%±3.7 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5%±3.1 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.9%±1.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.5%±2.5 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.7 min±2.7 | 19.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Hamilton County's census tracts?
Hamilton County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $80,245 (Tract 9693) to $98,750 (Tract 9691).
| Tract 969131081969100 | 1,910±115 | $98,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 969231081969200 | 2,529±143 | $86,667 |
| Tract 969331081969300 | 5,025±166 | $80,245 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hamilton County compare with Nebraska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 29th of 93 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 16th of 93 |
| Residents per square mile | 23rd of 93 |
| Median household income | 5th of 93 |
| Median home value | 7th of 93 |
| Median gross rent | 44th of 93 |
| Poverty rate | 89th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13th of 93 |
| Median age | 55th of 93 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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