Hamlin Authority

Hamlin is a middle-income small town of 2,011 with home prices 3.9× below the Texas median.

Hamlin, Texas

Hamlin is one of the smaller incorporated places in Fisher County, Texas, with a population of 2,011. Median household income is $60,625.

Definition and scope

Located in Fisher County, Texas, Hamlin operates within Texas's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 19.

Who lives here

Hamlin has approximately 2,011 residents. The median age is 39.4 years. Roughly 72% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $73,200.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 50.2%
• Black or African American: 2.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 42.5%
• Asian: 0.1%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Hamlin is $60,625. Poverty rate stands at 13.4%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.3%. Educational attainment: 15.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Hamlin:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Hamlin is Hamlin Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Jones County Courthouse.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 1,725 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8a.

References

• Texas State Authority — state-level reference for Texas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.