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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Hamlin

West Virginia · 696 residents · 0.534 sq mi
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West Hamlin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 82% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,200. The poverty rate of 35.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

696
+82%since 1990
from 382 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,303 / sq mi
+82%since 1990
from 715 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
−24%since 1990
from 51.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3105257419561K1990201020202024West Hamlin
2024567
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,250
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,294 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,072
+20%since 1990
from $10,877 in 1990
US average: $21,522
35.4%
+15.5 ptssince 1990
from 19.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,200
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$316
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $279 in 1990
US average: $602
62.0%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
38.0% rent
2.7
−12%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(382)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(685)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(13)
2
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.5%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.3%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 54.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.4 min
−14%since 1990
from 29.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in West Hamlin, West Virginia?

West Hamlin, West Virginia has about 696 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Hamlin, West Virginia earns about $19,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Hamlin, West Virginia expensive?

In West Hamlin, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $51,200, and the typical rent is about $316 a month.

How educated are people in West Hamlin, West Virginia?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in West Hamlin, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Hamlin, West Virginia?

About 35.4% of people in West Hamlin, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Hamlin, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, West Hamlin, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 314 residents, a change of about 82 percent over that period.

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

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