Hamlet, NC is a small city located in Richmond County with a population of 6,098 and a population density of 1,217 people per square mile. Despite being much smaller than the US Population average of 329,725,481 and much lower population density of 93 people per square mile the city still offers plenty for residents. Local businesses such as Out of Bounds Sports Grill & Bar and The Corner Caf茅 provide delicious food that has become well known throughout the area. Year-round outdoor activities such as hiking at Hinson Lake Recreation Area and swimming at Huntley Park are popular summertime destinations. Additionally, local organizations such as the Hamlet Downtown Development Association promote community events like Christmas on Main Street or the annual Easter Egg Hunt which are always a hit with locals. Lastly, local sporting events like Richmond Senior High School football team's games bring the community together to cheer on their local team!
The population in Hamlet is 6,098. There are 1,168 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Hamlet is 40.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Hamlet is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Hamlet
- 36.8% are married
- 11.9% are divorced
- 24.9% are married with children
- 29.4% have children, but are single
Race in Hamlet
- 46.8% are White
- 38.3% are Black
- 1.5% are Asian
- 1.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 6.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander