Hamlin, West Virginia facts for kids
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Hamlin, West Virginia
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Walnut Street (West Virginia Route 3) in Hamlin in 2007
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Location of Hamlin in Lincoln County, West Virginia.
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 Hamlin, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Hamlin, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,040 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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1,019 |
| • Density | 1,755.44/sq mi (677.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25523
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-34516 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1539881 |
Hamlin is a small town in West Virginia, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Lincoln County, West Virginia. You can find Hamlin located right by the Mud River.
In 2020, about 1,040 people lived in Hamlin. The town is also part of a larger area called the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area.
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History of Hamlin: A Look Back
Hamlin was officially started in 1833. This happened because the Virginia General Assembly, which was like the state's government at the time, passed a law.
The town got its name from a person named Bishop Leonidas Lent Hamline. He was an important leader in the Methodist Church. A former postmaster once said that Bishop Hamline added the letter "E" to his last name.
Geography and Location of Hamlin
Hamlin is located at specific coordinates: 38 degrees, 16 minutes, 44 seconds North, and 82 degrees, 6 minutes, 25 seconds West.
The United States Census Bureau states that the town covers a total area of about 0.60 square miles (1.56 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Climate in Hamlin
The weather in Hamlin is known for having fairly high temperatures. It also gets rain spread out evenly throughout the year.
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hamlin has a Humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.
| Climate data for Hamlin, West Virginia | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 44 (7) |
47 (8) |
56 (13) |
68 (20) |
77 (25) |
84 (29) |
87 (31) |
86 (30) |
81 (27) |
71 (22) |
58 (14) |
47 (8) |
67 (19) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 21 (−6) |
23 (−5) |
30 (−1) |
39 (4) |
49 (9) |
58 (14) |
62 (17) |
61 (16) |
53 (12) |
40 (4) |
31 (−1) |
24 (−4) |
41 (5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 3.3 (84) |
3.1 (79) |
4 (100) |
3.5 (89) |
4.5 (110) |
3.9 (99) |
5 (130) |
3.8 (97) |
3.2 (81) |
2.7 (69) |
3.2 (81) |
3.4 (86) |
43.6 (1,110) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Population and People of Hamlin
The population of Hamlin has changed over the years. Here's how many people lived there during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 516 | — | |
| 1930 | 844 | 63.6% | |
| 1940 | 850 | 0.7% | |
| 1950 | 841 | −1.1% | |
| 1960 | 850 | 1.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,024 | 20.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,219 | 19.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,030 | −15.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,119 | 8.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,142 | 2.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,040 | −8.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,019 | −10.8% | |
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Hamlin's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 1,142 people lived in Hamlin. There were 467 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 311 were families.
The town had about 1,903 people per square mile (735 people per square kilometer). There were 528 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most of the people in Hamlin were White (99.0%). A small number were Native American (0.1%), Asian (0.1%), or from two or more races (0.8%). About 0.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 29.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (43.5%) were married couples living together. Some households (16.7%) had a female head without a husband. A smaller number (6.4%) had a male head without a wife. About 33.4% were not families.
Almost one-third (30.6%) of all households were made up of just one person. About 12.8% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, there were 2.32 people per household and 2.82 people per family.
The average age of people in Hamlin was 43.2 years. About 19.7% of residents were under 18. About 9.3% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 23% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 26.1%. Finally, 21.9% of residents were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 46.2% of the town's population was male. The other 53.8% were female.
Notable People from Hamlin
Hamlin has been home to several interesting people:
- Ev Elkins – A former NFL (National Football League) player. He played as a back.
- Lloyd G. Jackson – A well-known politician.
- J. S. Pridemore – An important person in the oil industry.
- Stephanie Thacker – A federal judge for the US 4th Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Chuck Yeager – A famous aviator (pilot).
See also
In Spanish: Hamlin (Virginia Occidental) para niños
