Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hamlet, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,961

Median Agei

39.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

55.5%3,311

Black

39.2%2,336

Hispanic/Latino

3.3%195

Two or More

1.9%113

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%155

High School Diploma

31.2%1,169

Some College (<1 yr)

9.6%360

Some College (1+ yr)

19.3%722

Associate's Degree

9.1%341

Bachelor's Degree

11.4%427

Master's Degree

2.7%101

Professional Degree

0.3%12

Doctorate

1.1%41

HS or Higher

88.7%

BA or Higher

15.5%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$112,600

Median Renti

$640

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52%1,277

Renter-Occupied

48%1,178

Total Units

3,041

Homeownership

52%

Vacancy Rate

19.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%20

$50K–$100K

41%523

$100K–$150K

25.5%325

$150K–$200K

14.6%187

$200K–$300K

9.1%116

$300K–$500K

7.7%98

$1M+

0.6%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

322

$500–$750

403

$750–$1,000

213

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%50

2010–2019

4.3%130

2000–2009

5.2%159

1990–1999

1.8%54

1980–1989

6.3%193

1970–1979

16.9%514

1960–1969

20.5%624

1950–1959

20.5%623

1940–1949

11.7%355

1939 or earlier

11.1%339

Heating Fuel

Electricity

72.5%1,781

Utility Gas

16.5%405

Bottled/LP Gas

8.1%199

No Fuel

2.9%70

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,590

Mean Household Incomei

$60,699

Per Capita Incomei

$26,663

Poverty Ratei

21.3%

Unemploymenti

8.6%

Labor Forcei

2,895

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.2%227

$10K–$15K

14%343

$15K–$20K

5.3%130

$20K–$25K

4.9%121

$25K–$30K

3%74

$30K–$35K

2.1%51

$35K–$40K

7.1%174

$40K–$45K

13%320

$45K–$50K

4.3%106

$50K–$60K

6.1%150

$60K–$75K

6%148

$75K–$100K

10%246

$100K–$125K

7.7%190

$125K–$150K

2.3%57

$150K–$200K

2.1%51

$200K+

2.7%67

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

348

Residentsi

688

Avg. Tenant Renti

$360/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing230 homes93% occupied$376/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers43 homes82% occupied$366/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 876 homes79% occupied$308/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $41,590/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

68.4%

Very low income$12K–$21K/yr

18.5%

Low income$21K–$33K/yr

11%

Moderate / aboveOver $33K/yr

2.1%

Who Receives This Housing

84% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

90.8% of subsidized households are minority

14.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

22.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

560.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,625

Avg. Commutei

22 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,612

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

290(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured