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Hamlin

West Virginia · 968 residents (2025 est.) · 0.597 sq mi
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Hamlin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,429. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,500. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,068
−5%since 2000
from 1,119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,789 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,874 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+7%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:968 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9691K1K2K2K1990201020202024Hamlin
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,429
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,143 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,284
+99%since 2000
from $13,728 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+29.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.456 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
35.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.8%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−39%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,100)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,056)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1%(11)
Diversity Score2.8%(30)
Diversity Score
3
+77%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+14%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.5%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2012
from 21.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2017
from 71.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamlin, West Virginia?

Hamlin, West Virginia has about 1,068 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamlin, West Virginia?

The typical household in Hamlin, West Virginia earns about $61,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamlin, West Virginia expensive?

In Hamlin, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $95,500, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Hamlin, West Virginia?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hamlin, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamlin, West Virginia?

About 21.7% of people in Hamlin, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamlin, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamlin, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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