Hamlin: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in Hamlin is $60,625 (about the same as Jones County median $59,464; 1.3× below Texas median $78,476), with homes at a median value of $73,200. The surrounding county supports 830 jobs (avg $56,526).
- $77,887 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Texas $91,104).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $60,625 — below the Texas median ($70,518). Poverty rate 13.4% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 1.2× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 17.0% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $1,590 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $123,841 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $77,887 (vs Texas $91,104) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $70,591 |
| Median Household Income | $60,625 (vs Texas $70,518) |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $60,625 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.3% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 7% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 29.60 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 6.7% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 830 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $46,940,377 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $56,526 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 13,557,950 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% (vs Texas 3.4%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 8 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 275,194 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 34,399.20 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Cotton, Grain |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 63 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 506 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 26,229 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (2)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (4)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Allsups 122 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 4 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | SEMINOLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT FOUNDATION |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $27,184,019 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,403.06 (vs Texas $5,671) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 3,672 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 66.7% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Pct Walked | 6.7% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 39.4 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 37.6% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12