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Hamburg

Pennsylvania · 4,551 residents (2025 est.) · 1.887 sq mi
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Hamburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,446. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $205,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 29% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,456
+8%since 2000
from 4,114 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,361 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2,180 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
−6%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,551 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Hamburg
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,446
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,683 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,026
+69%since 2000
from $20,689 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
−5%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,100
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,148
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+62%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(4,010)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(34)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(152)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(3,909)
Black1.2%(52)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(457)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0.7%(32)
Diversity Score27.5%(1,224)
Diversity Score
27
+641%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% 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
7.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
55.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+21.0 ptssince 2017
from 65.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 93.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamburg, Pennsylvania?

Hamburg, Pennsylvania has about 4,456 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hamburg, Pennsylvania earns about $55,446 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Hamburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $205,100, and the typical rent is about $1,148 a month.

How educated are people in Hamburg, Pennsylvania?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hamburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamburg, Pennsylvania?

About 2.4% of people in Hamburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamburg, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 469 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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