About Hamlin
Hamlin is a small town in northwestern Texas with an estimated population of 1,875.
Hamlin holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.29 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 354 residents per square mile.
📰 Hamlin News Today
- Elsie Belinda Mc Cartney Obituary (2026) - Hamlin, TX - Cate-Spencer and Trent Funeral Home - Sweetwater Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Daniel Hamlin Appointed Dean of the College of Education news.utexas.edu · Jun 29
- Hamlin tips cap to Elliott, settles for second at Texas NASCAR.com · May 3
- Denny Hamlin chases monster largemouth bass in Texas with Bassmaster pro Chris Zaldain foxnews.com · Aug 12
- Hamlin Football Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hamlin Unique
- Positioned in northwestern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 17 miles.
🏫 Schools in Hamlin
- HAMLIN COLLEGIATE EL
- HAMLIN COLLEGIATE H S
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,875
Rank in state#631 of 1,224
Land area5.29 sq mi
Density354/sq mi
Coordinates32.8900, -100.1325