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Iowa · 866 residents (2025 est.) · 1.122 sq mi
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Hamburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,000. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 313 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
927
−25%since 2000
from 1,240 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
826 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:866 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8549621K1K1K1990201020202024Hamburg
2024927
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,479 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,546
+115%since 2000
from $16,050 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
−6%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.8%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−12%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,158)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(68)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(174)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(856)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(31)
Asian1.1%(10)
Other3.2%(30)
Diversity Score18.1%(168)
Diversity Score
18
+29%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.7%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2017
from 71.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamburg, Iowa?

Hamburg, Iowa has about 927 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Hamburg, Iowa earns about $60,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamburg, Iowa expensive?

In Hamburg, Iowa, the median home is worth about $106,300, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Hamburg, Iowa?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hamburg, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamburg, Iowa?

About 4.0% of people in Hamburg, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamburg, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamburg, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 321 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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