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Hamburg

New Jersey · 3,345 residents (2025 est.) · 1.145 sq mi
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Hamburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,975. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $280,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,308
+7%since 2000
from 3,105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,889 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,712 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
+21%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,345 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Hamburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,975
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,246 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,515
+109%since 2000
from $24,651 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
−6%since 2010
from 0.374 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,900
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,685
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $864 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+56%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hamburg on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(2,819)
Black0.7%(21)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(131)
Asian2.3%(71)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.3%(539)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(1,896)
Black4%(132)
Hispanic / Latino32.4%(1,073)
Asian3.6%(119)
Other2.7%(88)
Diversity Score70.3%(2,327)
Diversity Score
70
+305%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+6%since 2000
from 32.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.3%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.0%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
19.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 14.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2017
from 80.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.5%
−14.1 ptssince 2016
from 90.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamburg, New Jersey?

Hamburg, New Jersey has about 3,308 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamburg, New Jersey?

The typical household in Hamburg, New Jersey earns about $86,975 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamburg, New Jersey expensive?

In Hamburg, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $280,900, and the typical rent is about $1,685 a month.

How educated are people in Hamburg, New Jersey?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hamburg, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamburg, New Jersey?

About 3.4% of people in Hamburg, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamburg, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamburg, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 749 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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