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 and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	627	97.97%
Two or more races	13	2.03%

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