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Hamburg

Iowa · 1,187 residents · 1.122 sq mi
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Hamburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,726. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,700. Households here earn about 35% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,187
−4%since 2000
from 1,240 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,058 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
−1%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8549621K1K1K1990201020202024Hamburg
2024927
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,726
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,479 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,542
+22%since 2000
from $16,050 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$440
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.6%
−36.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+26%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(1,084)
Black0.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(74)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other1.8%(22)
Diversity Score21.2%(252)
Diversity Score
21
+51%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+37%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.0%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamburg, Iowa?

Hamburg, Iowa has about 1,187 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Hamburg, Iowa earns about $31,726 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 $80,700, and the typical rent is about $440 a month.

How educated are people in Hamburg, Iowa?

About 8.6% 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 15.3% 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 61 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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