CensusEasy
CITY

West Hamburg

Pennsylvania · 1,896 residents · 3.253 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Reading metro area
Compare
The short version

West Hamburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,467. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $115,400. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,896
−1%since 2023
from 1,920 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
583 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 590 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.7
−13%since 2023
from 52.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K201020202024West Hamburg
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,467
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $73,712 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,368
−19%since 2023
from $38,799 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 47.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
−3%since 2023
from 0.425 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,400
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $150,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$869
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $811 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.8% in 2023
10.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.5%
+72.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−14%since 2023
from 2.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
RELATED:See current rent listings in West Hamburg on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,814)
Black0.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(23)
Asian1.1%(21)
Other2.4%(47)
Diversity Score13.3%(255)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(1,390)
Black1.5%(29)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(424)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other2.2%(42)
Diversity Score51.5%(976)
Diversity Score
51
+287%since 2023
from 13 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+11%since 2023
from 22.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 77.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.2%
−16.8 ptssince 2023
from 64.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
Female
52.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
Foreign born
4.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 87.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to West Hamburg

Rainbow Park
Pop 2,056
Pine Island Center
Pop 1,834
Wyoming
Pop 1,865
Oak Hill
Pop 2,188
Places similar to West Hamburg
Head to head

Compare West Hamburg to nearby cities

WEST HAMBURG VS
Allentown
Income$55,494−15%
Home value$206,600+79%
Population126,044+6548%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WEST HAMBURG VS
Phillipsburg
Income$68,324+4%
Home value$193,200+67%
Population15,456+715%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WEST HAMBURG VS
Hockessin
Income$171,204+162%
Home value$568,800+393%
Population13,439+609%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WEST HAMBURG VS
Pike Creek Valley
Income$102,434+56%
Home value$340,300+195%
Population12,431+556%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in West Hamburg, Pennsylvania?

West Hamburg, Pennsylvania has about 1,896 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Hamburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in West Hamburg, Pennsylvania earns about $65,467 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Hamburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Hamburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $115,400, and the typical rent is about $869 a month.

How educated are people in West Hamburg, Pennsylvania?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Hamburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Hamburg, Pennsylvania?

About 9.4% of people in West Hamburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Pennsylvania
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare West Hamburg with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →