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Hamlin, WV


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Hamlin, West Virginia

Hamlin, West Virginia, in Lincoln county, is 21 miles SE of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 125 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. The town has a population of 1,119.

The People and Families of Hamlin

In Hamlin, about 48% of adults are married. Hamlin offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the town, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Hamlin, in comparison to similar towns. You'll feel comfortable in the town if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hamlin had a median family income of $30,250.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Hamlin gave more campaign money ($2,250) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Hamlin Housing

Owners occupy 62% of the housing units in Hamlin.

Commuting

In Hamlin, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Hamlin Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Hamlin Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Hamlin, WV

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population85
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Well-Paid Single Men23
Racial Diversity22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married24
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built57
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