West Hamlin, West Virginia facts for kids
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West Hamlin, West Virginia
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Location of West Hamlin in Lincoln County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 519 |
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509 |
| • Density | 1,337.08/sq mi (516.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25571
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-85804 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1548934 |
West Hamlin is a small town in Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States. It is located right next to the Guyandotte River. In 2020, about 519 people lived there. The town is part of a larger area called the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, Metropolitan Statistical Area. West Hamlin got its name because it is located west of another town called Hamlin, which is the county seat.
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About West Hamlin
West Hamlin is found at specific coordinates: 38°17′8″N 82°11′31″W / 38.28556°N 82.19194°W. This helps people find its exact spot on a map.
Land and Water
The town covers a total area of about 0.55 square miles (1.43 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.53 square miles (1.38 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
People of West Hamlin
The number of people living in West Hamlin changes over time. Here is a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 793 | — | |
| 1960 | 788 | −0.6% | |
| 1970 | 715 | −9.3% | |
| 1980 | 643 | −10.1% | |
| 1990 | 423 | −34.2% | |
| 2000 | 696 | 64.5% | |
| 2010 | 774 | 11.2% | |
| 2020 | 519 | −32.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 509 | −34.2% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 774 people living in West Hamlin. These people lived in 356 homes, and 211 of these were families. The town had about 1460 people per square mile. There were also 395 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Who Lives Here
Most of the people in West Hamlin were White (98.3%). A small number were African American (0.1%), and 1.6% were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 0.9% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- About 30.9% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- 41.3% of homes were married couples living together.
- 14.6% of homes had a female head of the household with no husband.
- 3.4% of homes had a male head of the household with no wife.
- 40.7% of homes were not families.
- 39.0% of homes had only one person living in them.
- 18.5% of homes had one person aged 65 or older.
The average home had 2.17 people, and the average family had 2.83 people.
Age and Gender
The average age in West Hamlin was 42.6 years old.
- 23% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 7.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 22.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 27.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 18.5% were 65 years or older.
When it came to gender, 43.8% of the people were male, and 56.2% were female.
See also
In Spanish: West Hamlin para niños
