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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hamlin

West Virginia · 1,119 residents · 0.597 sq mi
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Hamlin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,143. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $56,300. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,119
+9%since 1990
from 1,030 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,874 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,725 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
+9%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9691K1K2K2K1990201020202024Hamlin
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,143
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,167 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,728
+23%since 1990
from $11,171 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.6%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 27.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$334
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261 in 1990
US average: $602
61.3%
−8.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
38.7% rent
2.5
−13%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,028)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,100)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(18)
2
+63%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.7%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
−14%since 1990
from 25.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamlin, West Virginia?

Hamlin, West Virginia has about 1,119 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hamlin, West Virginia earns about $22,143 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 $56,300, and the typical rent is about $334 a month.

How educated are people in Hamlin, West Virginia?

About 12.6% 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 22.6% 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 89 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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