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Hamburg

New Jersey · 3,266 residents · 1.145 sq mi
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Hamburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,182. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $194,500. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,266
+5%since 2000
from 3,105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,852 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,712 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+29%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Hamburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,182
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,246 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,482
+64%since 2000
from $24,651 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,399
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $864 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(2,603)
Black3%(98)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(318)
Asian2.9%(94)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score36.2%(1,182)
Diversity Score
36
+109%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.4 min
+24%since 2000
from 32.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamburg, New Jersey?

Hamburg, New Jersey has about 3,266 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hamburg, New Jersey earns about $75,182 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 $194,500, and the typical rent is about $1,399 a month.

How educated are people in Hamburg, New Jersey?

About 30.2% 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 5.3% 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 707 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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