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Hamilton County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. As of 2000, the population is 9,403. Its county seat is Aurora6.
Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,416 km˛ (547 mi˛). 1,408 km˛ (544 mi˛) of it is land and 8 km˛ (3 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.57% water.
Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 9,403 people, 3,503 households, and 2,676 families residing in the county. The population density is 7/km˛ (17/mi˛). There are 3,850 housing units at an average density of 3/km˛ (7/mi˛). The racial makeup of the county is 98.43% White, 0.18% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. 1.14% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,503 households out of which 37.30% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.40% are married couples living together, 5.90% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.60% are non-families. 21.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.64 and the average family size is 3.07.
In the county the population is spread out with 29.10% under the age of 18, 5.90% from 18 to 24, 26.50% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 15.30% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 99.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $40,277, and the median income for a family is $45,659. Males have a median income of $29,238 versus $20,308 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,590. 7.50% of the population and 5.90% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.80% of those under the age of 18 and 5.40% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Hamilton County courthouse in Aurora
Cities and towns - Aurora
- Giltner
- Hampton
- Hordville
- Marquette
- Phillips
- Stockham
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