Living in Hamlet, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hamlet · Census data 2020–2024
Hamlet has 16 residents with a median age of 67.5. .
Hamlet is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hamlet at a glance
- Population
- 16
- Median age
- 67.5State: 37.2
- Homeowners
- 54.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is Hamlet a good place to live?
Cons: A poverty rate of 25%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Housing in Hamlet: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 23
- Owner-occupied
- 54.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.5%
- Vacant
- 52.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.45
52.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hamlet has many vacation and second homes.
Hamlet demographics
- Population
- 16
- Median age
- 67.5
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 56.3%
- Households
- 11
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hamlet ›
Education in Hamlet
0% of adults 25 and older in Hamlet have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hamlet
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3%
- Average commute
- —State: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Hamlet vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlet | 16 | — | — | — |
| Palisade | 321 | $62,813 | $81,300 | $781 |
| Wauneta | 531 | $47,143 | $88,100 | $630 |
| Hayes Center | 297 | $58,750 | $85,600 | $763 |
| Stratton | 342 | $34,643 | $54,100 | $750 |
| Trenton | 487 | $45,000 | $69,200 | $525 |
| Imperial | 2,210 | $74,176 | $158,600 | $904 |
| Culbertson | 634 | $51,875 | $91,300 | $736 |
| Benkelman | 905 | $42,188 | $114,500 | $700 |
More for people moving to Hamlet
Hamlet ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Hamlet: FAQ
Is Hamlet, NE a good place to live?
Minuses: a poverty rate of 25%.
What is the median age in Hamlet?
The median age in Hamlet is 67.5 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
What is the unemployment rate in Hamlet?
The unemployment rate in Hamlet is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hamlet?
0% of adults in Hamlet have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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