CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Hamlin

Kansas · 25 residents · 0.087 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Hamlin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 28 residents. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 72.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Kansas median. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25
−53%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
287 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 609 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+8%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7284969901990201020202024Hamlin
202414
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,274
−10%since 2000
from $14,813 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
72.9%
+72.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
88.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
11.1% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hamlin on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(22)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.4%(6)
Diversity Score40.4%(10)
Diversity Score
40
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.3%
+54.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+118%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+31.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−31.4 ptssince 2011
from 87.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
58.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Hamlin

Knoxville
Pop 36
Azalia
Pop 37
Elizaville
Pop 35
Janesville
Pop 39
Places similar to Hamlin
Head to head

Compare Hamlin to nearby cities

HAMLIN VS
Atchison
Income$54,474+89%
Home value$129,700
Population10,789+29869%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HAMLIN VS
St. Joseph
Income$57,956+102%
Home value$154,200
Population71,001+197125%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HAMLIN VS
Maryville
Income$53,352+86%
Home value$189,400
Population10,092+27933%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HAMLIN VS
Leavenworth
Income$72,987+154%
Home value$193,000
Population37,012+102711%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamlin, Kansas?

Hamlin, Kansas has about 25 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamlin, Kansas?

The typical household in Hamlin, Kansas earns about $28,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Hamlin, Kansas?

About 63.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hamlin, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamlin, Kansas?

About 72.9% of people in Hamlin, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamlin, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamlin, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -61 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Kansas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Hamlin with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →