Town · West Virginia
Hamlin, West Virginia
Hamlin, town, in Lincoln County, West Virginia. Hamlin had 968 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 7.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,039 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,068 (±304). GEOID 5434516.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
968
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,039 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,068 ±304
Median household income
$61,429
±$20,262 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$95,500
±$26,857 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$679
±$77 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
Where is Hamlin and what county is it in?
Hamlin is a town in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It covers 0.6 square miles of land, 1,740 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hamlin, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 968 people lived in Hamlin on July 1, 2025, down 7.2% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). The 2020 Census counted 1,039 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,068 (±304).
| Measure | Hamlin | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,068 ±304 | 19,902 | −486 |
| Households | 352 ±91 | 7,673 | −217 |
| Average household size | 3.03 ±0.45 | 2.58 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 399 ±101 | 9,595 | −234 |
Hamlin's population since 2000
From 1,119 in 2000 to 968 in 2025: down 13.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hamlin as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hamlin?
The median resident of Hamlin is 43.5 years old; 25.3% are under 18 and 16.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 98.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 1.0%.
| Measure | Hamlin | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.5 ±6.2 | 44.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.3% ±8.3 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.3% ±9.1 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Male | 51.5% ±6.0 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 98.9% ±1.2 pts | 96.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4% ±4.8 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 28.2% ±10.0 pts | 29.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.7% ±3.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.7% ±6.3 pts | 82.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.2% ±6.8 pts | 8.1% | +7.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.2% ±2.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.3% ±3.1 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hamlin earn?
Half of Hamlin's 352 households earn less than $61,429 a year (±$20,262), against $46,205 in Lincoln County and $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 the median was $39,406 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $22,023 after inflation. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hamlin | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,429 ±$20,262 | $46,205 | +$22,023 |
| Mean household income | $77,023 ±$15,879 | $62,576 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,284 ±$6,304 | $25,319 | +$7,914 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.7% ±11.7 pts | 23.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.4% ±23.3 pts | 28.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 39.5% ±13.0 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.2% ±7.7 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.8% ±8.3 pts | 84.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hamlin?
Owners occupy 64.5% of Hamlin's occupied homes and renters 35.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $95,500 by its owner (±$26,857). The median renter pays $679 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Hamlin | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $95,500 ±$26,857 | $105,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $679 ±$77 | $771 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 18.6% ±15.0 pts | 35.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,079 ±$176 | $1,172 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.5% ±11.8 pts | 74.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.5% ±11.8 pts | 25.5% | – |
| Housing units | 399 ±101 | 9,595 | −234 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±15.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4% ±12.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.4% ±10.3 pts | 64.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.0% ±8.1 pts | 30.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±9.0 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±9.0 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.8% ±8.6 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.6% ±8.3 pts | 10.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Hamlin work and get to work?
79.1% of Hamlin's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.5 minutes.
| Measure | Hamlin | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 43.3% ±8.2 pts | 40.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% ±4.9 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.1% ±11.3 pts | 84.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.6% ±3.2 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±10.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 4.7% ±4.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.5% ±10.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.5 min ±10.4 | 33.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hamlin?
No census tract lies mostly in Hamlin; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9555Lincoln County | 3,758 | $51,771 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hamlin) · Census block assignment files
How does Hamlin compare with other places in West Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hamlin is the 10,410th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 102nd-most populous of 230 in West Virginia.
Hamlin ranks 50th of 138 places in West Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 102nd | 230 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 94th | 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 40th | 146 |
| Median household income | 50th | 138 |
| Per capita income | 104th | 144 |
| Median home value | 116th | 142 |
| Median gross rent | 98th | 123 |
| Poverty rate | 53rd | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 106th | 135 |
| Median age | 64th | 146 |
| Owner-occupied share | 96th | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 47th | 145 |
Hamlin's figures with every place in West Virginia (CSV)
Every place in West Virginia, sortable · Compare Hamlin with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hamlin?
25 of the 57 figures for Hamlin on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hamlin are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hamlin.