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Hamburg

Arkansas · 2,536 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 $29,938. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 503 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,500. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,536
−17%since 2000
from 3,039 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
738 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 885 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+10%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Hamburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,938
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,189 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,242
+66%since 2000
from $14,599 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$506
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+39%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(1,801)
Black33.4%(1,014)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(199)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.8%(1,998)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.1%(1,398)
Black24.8%(628)
Hispanic / Latino17%(430)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0.4%(10)
Diversity Score73.1%(1,853)
Diversity Score
73
+11%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+24%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 47.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamburg, Arkansas?

Hamburg, Arkansas has about 2,536 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamburg, Arkansas?

The typical household in Hamburg, Arkansas earns about $29,938 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 $68,500, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Hamburg, Arkansas?

About 15.2% 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 22.0% 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 562 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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