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Hamlin

Texas · 2,124 residents · 5.287 sq mi
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Hamlin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,900. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $28,400. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,124
−6%since 2000
from 2,248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
402 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
−3%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Hamlin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,873 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,587
+47%since 2000
from $13,308 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services5.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$28,400
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$516
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.3%
−49.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
−27%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(1,609)
Black6%(134)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(465)
Asian0.7%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.6%(1,206)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(1,331)
Black7.5%(160)
Hispanic / Latino28.6%(607)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0.7%(15)
Diversity Score64.9%(1,378)
Diversity Score
65
+21%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.2%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamlin, Texas?

Hamlin, Texas has about 2,124 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamlin, Texas?

The typical household in Hamlin, Texas earns about $33,900 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamlin, Texas expensive?

In Hamlin, Texas, the median home is worth about $28,400, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

How educated are people in Hamlin, Texas?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hamlin, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamlin, Texas?

About 12.1% of people in Hamlin, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamlin, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamlin, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 664 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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