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CITY · 2010 ACS

West Hamburg

Pennsylvania · 1,979 residents · 3.253 sq mi
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West Hamburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,971. Population has declined 9% since 2011. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,100. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,979
−9%vs 2011
vs 2,172 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
608 / sq mi
−9%vs 2011
vs 668 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.1
+3%vs 2011
vs 44.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K201020202024West Hamburg
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,971
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $46,042 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,265
+2%vs 2011
vs $18,804 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−9.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.326
+7%vs 2011
vs 0.304 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,100
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $67,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$819
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $901 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−35.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.0% in 2011
14.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.7%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+44%vs 2011
vs 1.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic86%(1,868)
Black10.3%(224)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(74)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.1%(675)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,880)
Black0.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(67)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.4%(9)
Diversity Score11.7%(231)
Diversity Score
12
−62%vs 2011
vs 31 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+10%vs 2011
vs 27.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.5%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.7% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.1%
−8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.0% in 2011
Female
52.6%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.0% in 2011
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Hamburg, Pennsylvania?

West Hamburg, Pennsylvania has about 1,979 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Hamburg, Pennsylvania earns about $46,971 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 $99,100, and the typical rent is about $819 a month.

How educated are people in West Hamburg, Pennsylvania?

About 7.4% 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 7.4% of people in West Hamburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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