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Hamlin

Texas · 1,831 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 $48,500. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 417 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $60,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,831
−19%since 2000
from 2,248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
346 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
−2%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Hamlin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,873 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,390
+68%since 2000
from $13,308 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing4.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(1,054)
Black6%(109)
Hispanic / Latino32.2%(590)
Asian0.8%(15)
Other3.3%(61)
Diversity Score69.9%(1,279)
Diversity Score
70
+30%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+122%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.4%
−49.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
58.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamlin, Texas?

Hamlin, Texas has about 1,831 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamlin, Texas?

The typical household in Hamlin, Texas earns about $48,500 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 $60,400, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Hamlin, Texas?

About 13.7% 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 10.3% 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 957 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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

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