Hamlin is a city located in Jones County Texas. Hamlin has a 2024 population of 1,859. Hamlin is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 1.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,826 in 2020.
The average household income in Hamlin is $67,901 with a poverty rate of 10.43%. The median age in Hamlin is 33 years: 24.9 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hamlin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,530 | 70.25% |
| Two or more races | 534 | 24.52% |
| Black or African American | 61 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 45 | 2.07% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 891 | 2.42 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Married | 539 | 3.08 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Non Family | 251 | 1.11 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Female | 65 | 2.45 | 36.9 | 63.1 |
| Male | 36 | 1.69 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
67.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 46 | 3.79% |
| Associates Degree | 128 | 10.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 157 | 12.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 60 | 4.94% |
| High School Graduate | 508 | 41.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 3.54% |
| Some College | 272 | 22.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 782 | 739 | 181 |
| Hispanic | 356 | 312 | 26 |
| 2+ Races | 239 | 225 | 20 |
| Black | 61 | 61 | 10 |
| Other Race | 19 | 14 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,607 | $41,500 | $53,173 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,043 | $58,696 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,750 | $43,250 | $20,789 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,938 | $37,188 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,103 | $46,280 | $27,031 |
| Some College | $50,066 | $50,926 | $42,143 |
$41,103
Average Earnings
$46,280
Average Male
$27,031
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.55% of Hamlin residents speak only English, while 6.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 723 | 142 | 19.64% |
| Multiple | 534 | 112 | 20.97% |
| White | 1,340 | 59 | 4.4% |
| Other | 45 | 17 | 37.78% |
| Black | 51 | 14 | 27.45% |
10.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.64%
Male Poverty Rate
10.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hamlin is Other, with 37.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hamlin is White, with 4.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.57% |
| High School | 17.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.15% |
| Some College | 2.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.9% |
| Female Employed | 5.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,944 | $79,425 |
| Households | $61,949 | $67,901 |
| Married Families | $76,537 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,449 | $36,835 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
67.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
146
Number of Veterans
126
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Vietnam | 27 |
| World War II | 14 |
| Korea | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 58 |
| 75+ | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 106 | 9.7% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 7.74% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 8.02% |
| Black | 10 | 16.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.2%
Labor Force Participation
71%
Employment Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.78%
Born in Hamlin
99.49%
Native Born
0.51%
Foreign Born
0.28%
Non Citizen
0.23%
Naturalized
99.49% of Hamlin residents were born in the United States, with 86.78% having been born in Texas. 0.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,900 | 8 | 0.42% |
| 2028 | 1,892 | 8 | 0.42% |
| 2027 | 1,884 | 9 | 0.48% |
| 2026 | 1,875 | 8 | 0.43% |
| 2025 | 1,867 | 8 | 0.43% |
| 2024 | 1,859 | 8 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 1,851 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 1,846 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | 1,843 | 17 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 1,826 | -177 | -8.84% |
| 2019 | 2,003 | 15 | 0.75% |
| 2018 | 1,988 | -10 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 1,998 | -23 | -1.14% |
| 2016 | 2,021 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2,021 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 2,017 | -33 | -1.61% |
| 2013 | 2,050 | -6 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 2,056 | -51 | -2.42% |
| 2011 | 2,107 | -21 | -0.99% |
| 2010 | 2,128 | 0 | 0% |