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Hamburg

Pennsylvania · 4,270 residents · 1.887 sq mi
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Hamburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $150,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
4,270
+4%since 2000
from 4,114 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,263 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,180 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+6%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Hamburg
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,683 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,221
+56%since 2000
from $20,689 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 10%
Information21.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,600
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$984
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
40.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+20%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(3,803)
Black1.4%(59)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(252)
Asian0.6%(24)
Other2.2%(96)
Diversity Score23.6%(1,008)
Diversity Score
24
+537%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamburg, Pennsylvania?

Hamburg, Pennsylvania has about 4,270 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hamburg, Pennsylvania earns about $55,000 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 $150,600, and the typical rent is about $984 a month.

How educated are people in Hamburg, Pennsylvania?

About 20.6% 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 8.0% 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 283 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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