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Hamlet, NC
City in Richmond County, North Carolina.
Population
5,961
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,132
ZIP codes
0
Hamlet and its ZIP codes
Hamlet at a glance
- Hamlet is about 5.1 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 149th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $41,590, 43% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,600 (61% below North Carolina) and median rent is $640 a month.
Local data for Hamlet, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hamlet, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,590
Poverty rate
21.6%
Median home value
$112,600
Median rent
$640/mo
Homeownership
52.0%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
22.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (396), Scottish Americans (157), Mexican Americans (126).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richmond County. PPP loans are for Hamlet.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,857
13,571 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,502
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$366M
FY 2026, $8,514 per person
How people get to work
Hamlet, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hamlet, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
272
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
34
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hamlet, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Hamlet
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dobbins HeightsTown | 1.3 mi | 0.9 |
| East RockinghamCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 3.4 |
| RockinghamCity | 5 mi | 7.6 |
| CordovaCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.1 |
| RoberdelCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Old HundredCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1 |
| Laurel HillCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| GibsonTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| EllerbeTown | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| HoffmanTown | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| Wallace, SCCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.6 |
| DeercroftCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| LaurinburgCity | 16 mi | 12.5 |
| McFarlanTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| LilesvilleTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| MorvenTown | 17 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hamlet, NC in?
- Hamlet is in Richmond County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Hamlet, NC?
- About 5,961 people live in Hamlet, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hamlet?
- Nearby places include Dobbins Heights (1.3 mi), East Rockingham (3.9 mi), Rockingham (5 mi), Cordova (6 mi), Roberdel (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023