Hamilton, NE County is a small rural county with a population of 9,376 and an population density of 17 people per square mile. The county boasts of many local businesses including the Hamilton General Store, a locally-owned grocery store that has been operating for more than 90 years. Restaurants such as O'Reilley's are popular in the area for their delicious home cooked meals. Year-round outdoor activities can be found at the nearby lakes, which are great for fishing, boating or camping. The Hamilton Community Center hosts various events throughout the year and local sport teams often play at Hamilton High School. Organizations such as 4-H have a large presence in the area to provide community service projects for young people, and there is also an active Chamber of Commerce to help promote local businesses and activities.
The population in Hamilton County is 9,376. There are 17 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Hamilton County is 42, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Hamilton County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Hamilton County
- 63.8% are married
- 10.3% are divorced
- 31.7% are married with children
- 9.2% have children, but are single
Race in Hamilton County
- 95.2% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander