Hamlin, Kansas facts for kids
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Hamlin, Kansas
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Location within Brown County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Brown |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Platted | 1870 |
| Incorporated | 1889 |
| Named for | Hannibal Hamlin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 25 |
| • Density | 278/sq mi (109/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-29700 |
| GNIS ID | 2394279 |
Hamlin is a small city located in Brown County, Kansas, United States. It's a quiet place with a rich history, named after an important figure from American history. As of the 2020 census, only 25 people call Hamlin home.
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History of Hamlin
Hamlin was founded in 1870. It was named to honor Hannibal Hamlin, who was the Vice President of the United States under President Abraham Lincoln. So, the city has a direct link to a significant time in American history!
Geography of Hamlin
Hamlin covers a very small area. According to official records, the city is about 0.09 square miles (0.23 square kilometers) in size. All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Hamlin has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1880:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 135 | — | |
| 1890 | 216 | 60.0% | |
| 1900 | 258 | 19.4% | |
| 1910 | 208 | −19.4% | |
| 1920 | 211 | 1.4% | |
| 1930 | 183 | −13.3% | |
| 1940 | 174 | −4.9% | |
| 1950 | 118 | −32.2% | |
| 1960 | 99 | −16.1% | |
| 1970 | 95 | −4.0% | |
| 1980 | 80 | −15.8% | |
| 1990 | 50 | −37.5% | |
| 2000 | 53 | 6.0% | |
| 2010 | 46 | −13.2% | |
| 2020 | 25 | −45.7% | |
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Hamlin in 2020
In 2020, there were 25 people living in Hamlin. Most of the people were white. There were 9 households, and about half of them were married couples. The average age of people in Hamlin was around 38.5 years old.
Hamlin in 2010
Back in 2010, Hamlin had 46 residents. Most people were white, and a small number were African American or from other backgrounds. About 26% of households had children under 18 living there. The average age was 44 years old.
Notable People
- Ellen Palmer Allerton (1835-1893), a famous poet known for her work Walls of Corn, is buried in Hamlin Cemetery.
