Hamlin, West Virginia
Hamlin: City in Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States of America
About
Hamlin is a city located in the county of Lincoln in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,142 and a population density of 733 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,005 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Hamlin
| Population : | 1,005 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Lincoln County |
| Postal code : | 25523 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 1.56 km2 |
| Altitude : | 653 feet / 199 meters |
| Capital city : | Hamlin is capital of Lincoln County |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:11:19 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 645 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -13.63% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hamlin is located at 38°16'43"N 82°6'11"W (38.2787000, -82.1029200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hamlin decreased by 13.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,142 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,127 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,127 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,114 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,114 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,100 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,089 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,074 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,057 | -1.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,048 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,005 | -4.28% | estimation process |
People born in Hamlin (1)
American politician J. S. Pridemore was born in Hamlin
Schools in Hamlin
College & universities near Hamlin, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 377643 | Huntington School of Beauty Culture | Huntington (WV) | 25705-2030 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hamlin, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| AKY | Ashland Transportation Center | 99 15th Street | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| SPM | South Portsmouth–South Shore station | Main St & US 23 | RAIL |
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- Hamlin , Texas City in Fisher County, Texas, United States with a population of 1,997 people.
- Hamlin , Pennsylvania human settlement in United States of America with a population of 677 people.
- Hamlin , Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 202 people.
- Hamlin , North Dakota township in Nelson County, North Dakota with a population of 61 people.
- Hamlin , Kansas human settlement in Brown County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 35 people.
Other cities in Lincoln County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Hamlin | 689 | Human settlement in Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Harts | 656 | Census-designated place in Lincoln County, West Virginia |
Distance to Other Cities
Hamlin distances to largest West Virginia cities
