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The Town of West Hamlin had a population of 567 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for West Hamlin is located at latitude 38.2856 and longitude -82.1957 in Lincoln County. The formal boundaries for the Town of West Hamlin encompass a land area of 0.53 sq. miles and a water area of 0.02 sq. miles. Lincoln County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of West Hamlin has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of West Hamlin is located within , a minor civil division (MCD) of Lincoln County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 567 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,018 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 5 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $17,500 |
| Per Capita Income | $19,406 |
| Median Home Value | $129,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 382 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 117 (30.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 207 (54.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 58 (15.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 324 |
| Average Household Size | 1.73 |
| Family Households | 124 (38.3%) |
The table below compares West Hamlin to the other 439 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 210 | 52nd |
| Population Density | # 154 | 65th |
| Median Household Income | # 436 | 1st |
| Per Capita Income | # 366 | 17th |
| Diversity Index | # 306 | 31st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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