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Hamlin, TX


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Hamlin, Texas

Hamlin, Texas, in Jones county, is 37 miles NW of Abilene, Texas (center to center) and 163 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city has a population of 2,248.

The People and Families of Hamlin

In Hamlin, about 58% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Hamlin if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hamlin had a median family income of $33,667.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Hamlin gave more campaign money ($850) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Hamlin is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Hamlin Housing

Owners occupy 79% of the housing units in Hamlin. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Hamlin, 96% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Hamlin, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Hamlin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyHamlin Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 7%Hamlin Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 14%Hamlin Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Hamlin Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Hamlin Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Hamlin, TX

Comparing Hamlin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity107
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Male Share of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better34
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults22
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work55
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes88
People Living Alone79
Housing Recently Built41
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime79
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