Hamlet, Nebraska
Village · Population 28 · #510 in Nebraska
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About Hamlet
Set in the southwestern part of Nebraska, Hamlet is a tiny community, home to 28 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Hamlet is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.31 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 90 residents per square mile.
📰 Hamlet News Today
- Beth Arlene Smith Obituary (2026) - Wauneta, NE - Liewer Funeral Home - Wauneta Legacy obituary · Mar 2
- ‘Hamlet: Prince of Denmark’ comes to Lincoln The Daily Nebraskan · Oct 16
- Americans from cruise linked to hantavirus will travel to Omaha medical facility SILive.com · May 10
- Wayne Mahaffey Obituary - Salem, OR Dignity Memorial · Jan 10
- Gary Edward Greeley Obituary Jul 8, 2023 - Hoy- Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory Hoy- Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory · Jul 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hamlet Unique
- With 28 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in southwestern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Nebraska — one of 593 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)28
Rank in state#510 of 528
Land area0.31 sq mi
Density90/sq mi
Coordinates40.3845, -101.2345