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West Hamlin

County:
Lincoln County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.534
State:
West Virginia

West Hamlin is a town located in Lincoln County, West Virginia. West Hamlin has a 2026 population of 481. West Hamlin is currently declining at a rate of -1.43% annually and its population has decreased by -7.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 522 in 2020.

The median household income in West Hamlin is $17,500 with a poverty rate of 39.72%. The median age in West Hamlin is 52.4 years: 31.8 years for males, and 58.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 67.3 males.

481
Total Population
901
Density (mi²)
-7 -1.43%
Growth

West Hamlin Population

West Hamlin Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026481-7-1.43%
2025488-7-1.41%
2024495-10-1.98%
2023505-4-0.79%
2022509-9-1.74%
2021518-4-0.77%
2020522-3-0.57%
2019706-5-0.7%
2018711-12-1.66%
2017723-10-1.36%
2016733-7-0.95%
2015740-11-1.46%
201475120.27%
2013749-7-0.93%
2012756-1-0.13%
2011757-17-2.2%
2010761-2-0.26%

Median Age

Overall: 52.4 years
Female: 58.7 years
Male: 31.8 years

West Hamlin Adults

There are 504 adults, (161 of whom are seniors) in West Hamlin.

Sex Ratio

Female: 339 (59.8%)
Male: 228 (40.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Hamlin includes 97.71% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White55497.71%
Two or more races132.29%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races71.23%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White55497.71%
Two or more races61.06%

West Hamlin Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Hamlin 's average per capita income is $35,605. Household income levels show a median of $17,500. The poverty rate stands at 39.72%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$58,333-
Families$37,097$53,750
Households$17,500$29,802
Non Families$11,186$14,304

$35,605

Average Income

$17,500

Median Household Income

39.72%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)