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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hamburg

Arkansas · 3,039 residents · 3.435 sq mi
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Hamburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,189. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,200. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,039
−2%since 1990
from 3,098 in 1990
1990 – 2025
885 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 902 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+1%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Hamburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,189
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,353 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,599
+59%since 1990
from $9,191 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 24.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$381
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $315 in 1990
US average: $602
71.2%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
28.8% rent
1.6
−14%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(2,116)
Black31.4%(973)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(11)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score54.9%(1,699)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(1,801)
Black33.4%(1,014)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(199)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score65.8%(1,998)
66
+20%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.1%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 61.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
−11%since 1990
from 18.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamburg, Arkansas?

Hamburg, Arkansas has about 3,039 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hamburg, Arkansas?

The typical household in Hamburg, Arkansas earns about $26,189 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamburg, Arkansas expensive?

In Hamburg, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $43,200, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Hamburg, Arkansas?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hamburg, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamburg, Arkansas?

About 25.2% of people in Hamburg, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamburg, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamburg, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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