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Hamburg

Illinois · 99 residents · 0.522 sq mi
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Hamburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,571. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 27 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,000. Households here earn about 44% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
99
−21%since 2000
from 126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
190 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 241 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
−14%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38891401902411990201020202024Hamburg
202468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,571
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,999
−19%since 2000
from $17,290 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information29.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
22.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+69%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(125)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(79)
Black2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(5)
Asian1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.4%(21)
Diversity Score
21
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
−1%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
22.1%
−40.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
37.3%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−97.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamburg, Illinois?

Hamburg, Illinois has about 99 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamburg, Illinois?

The typical household in Hamburg, Illinois earns about $38,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamburg, Illinois expensive?

In Hamburg, Illinois, the median home is worth about $70,000.

How educated are people in Hamburg, Illinois?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hamburg, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamburg, Illinois?

About 15.0% of people in Hamburg, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamburg, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamburg, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 57 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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

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