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Hamburg

New York · 9,696 residents · 2.479 sq mi
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Hamburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,208. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,696
−4%since 2000
from 10,116 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,911 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 4,081 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+5%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K10K11K1990201020202024Hamburg
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,208
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,239 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,729
+104%since 2000
from $23,371 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$873
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+13%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(9,918)
Black0.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(76)
Asian0.4%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(339)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(9,041)
Black0.6%(58)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(257)
Asian0.7%(69)
Other1.1%(102)
Diversity Score12.3%(1,194)
Diversity Score
12
+268%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.8%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−94.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamburg, New York?

Hamburg, New York has about 9,696 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hamburg, New York earns about $85,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamburg, New York expensive?

In Hamburg, New York, the median home is worth about $184,000, and the typical rent is about $873 a month.

How educated are people in Hamburg, New York?

About 52.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hamburg, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamburg, New York?

About 5.5% of people in Hamburg, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamburg, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamburg, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 746 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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