What percentage of people rent in West Hamlin, WV?
63.9% (±17.0 points) of the occupied homes in West Hamlin, WV are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 207 renting households against 117 that own their home.
In West Hamlin, the share of households that rent went from 37.5% in 2015–2019 to 63.9% in 2020–2024 (+26.4 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 63.9% (±17.0 points)
- Renting households
- 207 (±82)
- Median renter income
- $10,840 (±$1,482)
Who rents and who owns in West Hamlin
| West Hamlin | Lincoln County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 63.9% (±17.0 points) | 25.5% (±4.2 points) | 25.1% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 207 (±82) | 1,960 (±362) | 183,060 (±2,623) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 117 (±65) | 5,713 (±334) | 545,595 (±3,466) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.5 (±0.4) | 2.2 (±0.2) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.2 (±0.7) | 2.7 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $10,840 (±$1,482) | $23,839 (±$5,334) | $33,142 (±$752) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $36,573 (±$19,107) | $53,798 (±$8,603) | $70,961 (±$731) | $100,009 |
In West Hamlin, the renter share is higher than in Lincoln County (25.5%).
It is also higher than in West Virginia (25.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Lincoln County, West Hamlin ranks 1 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 4 of 272.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in West Hamlin has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 37.5% (±12.9 points) | 63.9% (±17.0 points) | +26.4 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $409 (±$48) | $546 (±$333) | +33.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $30,650 (±$7,046) | $17,500 (±$14,535) | −42.9% | Down after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near West Hamlin
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hamlin | — | 63.9% (±17.0 points) | — |
| Hamlin | 5.2 mi | 35.5% (±11.8 points) | Lower |
| Barboursville | 9.9 mi | 35.8% (±8.5 points) | Lower |
| Milton | 11 mi | 40.2% (±10.5 points) | Lower |
| Culloden | 11 mi | 10.5% (±5.1 points) | Lower |
| Pea Ridge | 11 mi | 35.1% (±5.6 points) | Lower |
| Wayne | 14 mi | 54.5% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lavalette | 14 mi | 25.1% (±25.5 points) | Lower |
| Hurricane | 14 mi | 32.7% (±6.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hamlin, WV (35.5%), Barboursville, WV (35.8%), Milton, WV (40.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Lincoln County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Hamlin | 63.9% (±17.0 points) |
| 2 | Hamlin | 35.5% (±11.8 points) |
| 3 | Alum Creek | 8.8% (±6.6 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Hamlin
How many renters are there in West Hamlin?
West Hamlin has an estimated 207 (±82) renting households, 63.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in West Hamlin?
In West Hamlin, the share of households that rent went from 37.5% in 2015–2019 to 63.9% in 2020–2024 (+26.4 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How big are renting households in West Hamlin?
A renting household in West Hamlin has 1.5 people on average, against 2.2 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in West Hamlin?
The median renting household in West Hamlin, WV has an income of $10,840 (±$1,482) a year, against $36,573 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hamlin town, West Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hamlin town, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hamlin town, West Virginia
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hamlin town, West Virginia
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hamlin town, West Virginia
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for West Hamlin town, West Virginia (place:85804, in state:54).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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