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Hamburg

Iowa · 890 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 $42,075. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 350 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,400. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
890
−28%since 2000
from 1,240 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
793 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+9%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8549621K1K1K1990201020202024Hamburg
2024927
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,075
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,479 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,274
+51%since 2000
from $16,050 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,400
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(821)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(30)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.2%(20)
Diversity Score14.7%(131)
Diversity Score
15
+5%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamburg, Iowa?

Hamburg, Iowa has about 890 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Hamburg, Iowa earns about $42,075 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 $68,400, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Hamburg, Iowa?

About 8.3% 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 13.3% 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 358 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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

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