Hamilton County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hamilton County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 9,438. It is the 29th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hamilton County is 41.3 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hamilton County is $79,884. This is 7% higher than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.7%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $238,700. Housing costs are 7% higher than the state median of $223,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hamilton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.1%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

29.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.1%.