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Hamburg

New Jersey · 3,277 residents · 1.145 sq mi
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Hamburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,016. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $257,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,277
+6%since 2000
from 3,105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,862 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 2,712 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+11%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Hamburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,016
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,246 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,528
+24%since 2000
from $24,651 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,500
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,390
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $864 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
63.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+94%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(2,855)
Black1.7%(57)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(225)
Asian2%(66)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25%(818)
Diversity Score
25
+44%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.5 min
+33%since 2000
from 32.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.4%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamburg, New Jersey?

Hamburg, New Jersey has about 3,277 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hamburg, New Jersey earns about $64,016 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 $257,500, and the typical rent is about $1,390 a month.

How educated are people in Hamburg, New Jersey?

About 25.0% 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 7.8% 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 718 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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