Hamlin town, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Hamlin town is a small community located in West Virginia. The total population is 1,173. It ranks as the 133rd most populous out of 430 cities and towns in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hamlin town is 37.7 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 42.7 years. With 29.6% of the population under 18, Hamlin town has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hamlin town is $56,583. This is 2% lower than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $92,500. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $155,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Hamlin town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 57.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% lower than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hamlin town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

13.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 23.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hamlin town, West Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against West Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 430 Census-designated places in West Virginia. For official data, visit data.census.gov.