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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hamburg

Pennsylvania · 4,114 residents · 1.887 sq mi
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Hamburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,683. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $86,300. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,114
+3%since 1990
from 3,987 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,180 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 2,113 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
+1%since 1990
from 40.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Hamburg
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,683
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,270 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,689
+51%since 1990
from $13,697 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.2%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$480
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $342 in 1990
US average: $602
65.5%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 68.8% in 1990
34.5% rent
2.3
−10%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(3,978)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(25)
Asian0.2%(9)
Diversity Score2.1%(84)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(4,010)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(34)
Asian0.3%(13)
Diversity Score3.7%(152)
4
+76%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.1%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.2%
+12.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
+8%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamburg, Pennsylvania?

Hamburg, Pennsylvania has about 4,114 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hamburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hamburg, Pennsylvania earns about $37,683 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 $86,300, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Hamburg, Pennsylvania?

About 14.1% 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 6.2% 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 127 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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