Hamlet, NC Demographics

A map of Hamlet's Population by Race

Hamlet, North Carolina had a population of 6,025 in 2020. It was 49.3% White, 36.8% Black, 0.5% Asian, 5.8% Hispanic, 2.7% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hamlet, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Hamlet is the 140th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Hamlet's White Population

2,970 residents of Hamlet identify as White, or 49.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Hamlet slightly less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Hamlet is ranked #574 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Hamlet is more White than neighboring Dobbins Heights (10.6% White). Hamlet is less White than neighboring East Rockingham (56.8% White), Rockingham (50.5% White), Roberdel (82.9% White), and Cordova (72% White).

Hamlet's Black Population

2,220 residents of Hamlet identify as Black, or 36.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hamlet larger than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Hamlet is ranked #147 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Hamlet is more Black than neighboring East Rockingham (19.6% Black), Rockingham (35.4% Black), Roberdel (1.2% Black), and Cordova (14.2% Black). Hamlet is less Black than neighboring Dobbins Heights (79.3% Black).

Hamlet's Asian Population

30 residents of Hamlet identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hamlet roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Hamlet is ranked #428 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Hamlet is more Asian than neighboring Dobbins Heights (0.1% Asian), and Roberdel (0% Asian). Hamlet is less Asian than neighboring East Rockingham (0.7% Asian), Rockingham (1.4% Asian), and Cordova (1.1% Asian).

Hamlet's Hispanic Population

350 residents of Hamlet identify as Hispanic, or 5.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hamlet roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Hamlet is ranked #392 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Hamlet is more Hispanic than neighboring Dobbins Heights (2.5% Hispanic), and Cordova (5.4% Hispanic). Hamlet is less Hispanic than neighboring East Rockingham (15.1% Hispanic), and Roberdel (8.9% Hispanic).

Hamlet's Native American/Other Population

161 residents of Hamlet identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hamlet roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Hamlet is ranked #63 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Hamlet is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dobbins Heights (1.7% Native American/Other), East Rockingham (2.4% Native American/Other), Rockingham (2.5% Native American/Other), Roberdel (1.6% Native American/Other), and Cordova (2.6% Native American/Other).

Hamlet's Multiracial Population

294 residents of Hamlet identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hamlet roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Hamlet is ranked #140 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Hamlet is more Multiracial than neighboring Rockingham (4.4% Multiracial), and Cordova (4.6% Multiracial). Hamlet is less Multiracial than neighboring Dobbins Heights (5.7% Multiracial), East Rockingham (5.4% Multiracial), and Roberdel (5.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.