Hamilton County, Nebraska
Hamilton County: county in Nebraska, United States
About
Hamilton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,124 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,237 inhabitants. Its county seat is Aurora. The county was created 159 years ago in 1866.
County Snapshot
Hamilton County at a glance
Hamilton County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Nebraska counties
93
Open related pagesLargest city
AuroraPopulation 4,490
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Hamilton County
| Population | 9,237 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from | Hamilton County, Hamilton County, Hamilton County, Hamilton County, Hamilton County, Hamilton County, Hamilton County, Hamilton County, Hamilton County |
| Twitter username | hamco_ne |
| Area | 1416 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.8736,-98.0232 |
| Named for | Alexander Hamilton |
| Capital | Aurora |
| Establishment | January 01, 1867 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:22:44 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.22% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 54℉ Chance Snow Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Hamilton County is located at 40°52'25"N 98°1'24"W (40.8735600, -98.0232300). It has 6 neighbors: Adams County, Clay County, Hall County, Merrick County, Polk County and York County.
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The largest city of Hamilton County is Aurora with a population of 4,490. Other cities include, Hampton population 430, Giltner population 363, Phillips population 296 and Marquette population 237. See all Hamilton County cities & populated places.
Hamilton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hamilton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 4,490 | City in Nebraska |
| Hampton | 430 | Village in Hamilton County, in the state Nebraska in the Midwestern United States |
| Giltner | 363 | Human settlement in Hamilton County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Phillips | 296 | Village in Hamilton County, Nebraska |
| Marquette | 237 | Human settlement in Hamilton County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Hordville | 148 | Human settlement in Hamilton County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Stockham | 44 | Human settlement in Hamilton County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Weather
A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day Forecast- Aurora
Demographics
The population of Hamilton County increased by 1.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,124 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,078 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,040 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,122 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,102 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,141 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,158 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,194 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,260 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,324 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,237 | -0.94% | estimation process |
People born in Hamilton County (1)
American chemist (1890-1957) Raymond Eller Kirk was born in Hamilton County
Other places with the same name (9)
- Hamilton County, Ohio county in New York, United States with a population of 817,985 people.
- Hamilton County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 371,662 people.
- Hamilton County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 344,238 people.
- Hamilton County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 14,716 people.
- Hamilton County, Florida county in Florida, United States of America with a population of 14,521 people.
- Hamilton County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 8,557 people.
- Hamilton County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 8,084 people.
- Hamilton County, New York county in New York, United States with a population of 4,345 people.
- Hamilton County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 2,425 people.
Nebraska Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 574,332 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Omaha | 478,393 | The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. |
| Lancaster County | 320,650 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln | 290,505 | The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. |
| Sarpy County | 188,856 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Hall County | 61,028 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
| Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
| Buffalo County | 50,114 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Dodge County | 36,222 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Scotts Bluff County | 35,299 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Madison County | 34,813 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln County | 34,347 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Kearney | 34,235 | City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States |
| Platte County | 33,364 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Adams County | 31,321 | County in Nebraska, United States |