How long is the commute from Hamlin, WV?
Workers who live in Hamlin, WV take an average of 24.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.7% of workers walk to work.
13.5% work from home.
11.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.5 minutes (±10.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Households without a car
- 11.6%
How people in Hamlin get to work
| Means of transportation | Hamlin | Lincoln County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.1% (±11.3 points) | 84.0% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.6% (±3.2 points) | 5.8% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.7% (±4.2 points) | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±10.4 points) | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.5% (±10.9 points) | 7.7% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Hamlin, the average commute is not measurably different from Lincoln County (33.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hamlin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lincoln County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lincoln County, Hamlin ranks 2 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 118 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hamlin
| Vehicles available | Hamlin | Lincoln County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.6% (±8.3 points) | 10.3% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.8% (±10.6 points) | 36.9% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.5% (±10.3 points) | 30.3% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.1% (±6.3 points) | 22.5% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Hamlin, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lincoln County (10.3%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (8.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Hamlin
| Hamlin | Lincoln County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.5% (±10.9 points) | 7.7% (±3.1 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.2% (±7.7 points) | 87.9% (±2.6 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.8% (±8.3 points) | 84.7% (±2.9 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Hamlin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lincoln County (84.7%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (86.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hamlin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlin | — | 24.5 minutes (±10.4) | — |
| West Hamlin | 5.2 mi | 20.7 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Culloden | 9.6 mi | 33.3 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Milton | 11 mi | 21.4 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hurricane | 11 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Tornado | 14 mi | 24.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Barboursville | 14 mi | 21.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Alum Creek | 14 mi | 27.0 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Teays Valley | 15 mi | 24.1 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lincoln County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alum Creek | 27.0 minutes (±6.7) |
| 2 | Hamlin | 24.5 minutes (±10.4) |
| 3 | West Hamlin | 20.7 minutes (±7.2) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Hamlin
How long is the average commute in Hamlin?
Workers who live in Hamlin, WV take an average of 24.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hamlin without a car?
11.6% of households in Hamlin have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hamlin?
13.5% (±10.9 points) of workers who live in Hamlin worked from home, and 85.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamlin town, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamlin town, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamlin town, West Virginia
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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