Hamlet, Nebraska facts for kids
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Hamlet, Nebraska
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Village
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Grain elevators at southern edge of Hamlet
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Location of Hamlet, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hayes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,835 ft (864 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 27 |
| • Density | 86.82/sq mi (33.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
69040
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-20750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398232 |
Hamlet is a small village in Hayes County, Nebraska, USA. In 2010, 57 people lived there. It has a granary (a place to store grain), an elementary school, a community hall, and two churches. There are no other businesses or services in the village.
History of Hamlet
Hamlet was first called Hudson. A post office opened there in 1890. To avoid confusion with another town named Hudson in Nebraska, the village was renamed Hamlet in 1904. A "hamlet" is a very small settlement, which fit the village well.
Hamlet's Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Hamlet covers a total area of about 0.81 square kilometers (0.31 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
People of Hamlet
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 199 | — | |
| 1940 | 220 | 10.6% | |
| 1950 | 154 | −30.0% | |
| 1960 | 113 | −26.6% | |
| 1970 | 64 | −43.4% | |
| 1980 | 74 | 15.6% | |
| 1990 | 60 | −18.9% | |
| 2000 | 54 | −10.0% | |
| 2010 | 57 | 5.6% | |
| 2020 | 27 | −52.6% | |
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Population in 2010
The census in 2010 counted 57 people living in Hamlet. There were 28 households and 18 families. The village had about 183.9 people per square mile.
Most people in Hamlet were White (94.7%). A small number were Asian (3.5%) or from other races (1.8%). About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 28 households, 10.7% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (64.3%) were married couples. About 32.1% of households were single people. Only 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household had 2.04 people, and the average family had 2.56 people.
The average age in Hamlet was 54.6 years. About 10.5% of residents were under 18. People aged 45 to 64 made up the largest group (49.2%). About 29.8% of the population was 65 years or older. There were more males (59.6%) than females (40.4%) in the village.
See also
In Spanish: Hamlet (Nebraska) para niños
