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Hamlin

West Virginia · 1,039 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 $36,136. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,800. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,039
−7%since 2000
from 1,119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,740 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,874 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9691K1K2K2K1990201020202024Hamlin
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,136
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,143 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,424
+20%since 2000
from $13,728 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,800
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
33.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−24%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,002)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(14)
Diversity Score5.3%(56)
Diversity Score
5
+240%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
−13%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 48.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamlin, West Virginia?

Hamlin, West Virginia has about 1,039 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hamlin, West Virginia earns about $36,136 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 $69,800, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Hamlin, West Virginia?

About 11.2% 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 26.3% 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 9 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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