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Hamlin, TX
City in Jones County, Texas.
Population
2,011
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
380
ZIP codes
0
Hamlin and its ZIP codes
Hamlin at a glance
- Hamlin is about 3.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,625 a year, 23% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $73,200 (74% below Texas) and median rent is $858 a month.
Local data for Hamlin, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hamlin, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,625
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$73,200
Median rent
$858/mo
Homeownership
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
29.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (789), German Americans (174), Irish Americans (147).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jones County. PPP loans are for Hamlin.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,143
3,269 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,003
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$111M
FY 2026, $5,639 per person
How people get to work
Hamlin, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.7%
- Carpooled22.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hamlin, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
654
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
71
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 29°F
25.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hamlin, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.6%
U.S. 11.1% +6.5 pts
Cities near Hamlin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McCaulleyCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.9 |
| SylvesterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| AnsonCity | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| RobyCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| AspermontTown | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| RotanCity | 19 mi | 2 |
| RuleTown | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| HawleyCity | 27 mi | 2.9 |
| TrentTown | 28 mi | 0.4 |
| StamfordCity | 29 mi | 6 |
| HaskellCity | 30 mi | 3.6 |
| MerkelTown | 30 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hamlin, TX in?
- Hamlin is in Jones County, Texas.
- What is the population of Hamlin, TX?
- About 2,011 people live in Hamlin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hamlin?
- Nearby places include McCaulley (8.7 mi), Sylvester (13 mi), Anson (17 mi), Roby (17 mi), Aspermont (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023