West Hamlin

County:: Lincoln County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 0.534
State:: West Virginia

West Hamlin is a town located in Lincoln County, West Virginia. West Hamlin has a 2025 population of 486. West Hamlin is currently declining at a rate of -1.42% annually and its population has decreased by -6.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 520 in 2020.

The average household income in West Hamlin is $43,737 with a poverty rate of 23.11%. The median age in West Hamlin is 50.4 years: 45.3 years for males, and 62.7 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Hamlin includes 97.97% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	627	97.97%
Two or more races	13	2.03%
Black or African American	0	0%
Native American	0	0%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%
Other race	0	0%

West Hamlin Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Hamlin's average per capita income is $35,435. Household income levels show a median of $35,263. The poverty rate stands at 23.11%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$68,750	-
Families	$41,250	$60,081
Households	$35,263	$43,737
Non Families	$16,071	$18,739

$35,435

Average Income

$35,263

Median Household Income

23.11%

Poverty Rate