City · Arkansas
Hamburg, Arkansas
Hamburg, city, in Ashley County, Arkansas. Hamburg had 2,364 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,536 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,886 (±494). GEOID 0529500.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,364
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,536 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,886 ±494
Median household income
$34,234
±$10,951 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$77,100
±$5,352 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$643
±$75 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Hamburg and what county is it in?
Hamburg is a city in Ashley County, Arkansas. It covers 3.4 square miles of land, 738 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hamburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,364 people lived in Hamburg on July 1, 2025, down 6.7% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020 Census counted 2,536 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,886 (±494).
| Measure | Hamburg | Ashley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,886 ±494 | 18,429 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,007 ±180 | 7,356 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.82 ±0.33 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,210 ±189 | 9,392 | no clear change |
Hamburg's population since 2000
From 3,039 in 2000 to 2,364 in 2025: down 22.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hamburg as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hamburg?
The median resident of Hamburg is 33.9 years old; 31.7% are under 18 and 11.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 48.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 28.2%. 6.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hamburg | Ashley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.9 ±5.0 | 42.8 | −9.5 |
| Under 18 years | 31.7% ±5.0 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.3% ±3.5 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Male | 44.1% ±4.1 pts | 47.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22.0% ±6.7 pts | 6.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 48.7% ±8.8 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 28.2% ±7.8 pts | 23.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.9% ±3.3 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.7% ±6.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3% ±3.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 25.0% ±5.3 pts | 25.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.7% ±4.3 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.4% ±5.6 pts | 87.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.1% ±4.6 pts | 12.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.3% ±2.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.9% ±7.0 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hamburg earn?
Half of Hamburg's 1,007 households earn less than $34,234 a year (±$10,951), against $44,266 in Ashley County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $41,365 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 32.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hamburg | Ashley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $34,234 ±$10,951 | $44,266 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $53,789 ±$10,562 | $58,274 | – |
| Per capita income | $20,241 ±$4,490 | $24,967 | −$7,648 |
| People below the poverty line | 32.5% ±11.5 pts | 22.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 43.0% ±20.7 pts | 34.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.6% ±7.0 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.9% ±6.2 pts | 86.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.3% ±6.4 pts | 80.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hamburg?
Owners occupy 58.8% of Hamburg's occupied homes and renters 41.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $77,100 by its owner (±$5,352). The median renter pays $643 a month including utilities, and 29.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hamburg | Ashley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $77,100 ±$5,352 | $91,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $643 ±$75 | $703 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.5% ±17.1 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,141 ±$53 | $1,102 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.8% ±9.8 pts | 70.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.2% ±9.8 pts | 29.2% | – |
| Housing units | 1,210 ±189 | 9,392 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 7.2% ±6.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.2% ±10.7 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 57.5% ±8.4 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 27.9% ±8.5 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.4% ±6.2 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.8% ±3.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.0% ±6.4 pts | 8.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hamburg building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Hamburg in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hamburg work and get to work?
93.2% of Hamburg's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 25.4 minutes.
| Measure | Hamburg | Ashley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 42.9% ±7.5 pts | 47.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% ±3.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 93.2% ±4.9 pts | 84.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.2% ±3.6 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.4 min ±4.7 | 23.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hamburg?
1 census tract lies mostly in Hamburg (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9603Ashley County | 4,267 | $36,402 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hamburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Hamburg compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hamburg is the 7,085th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 124th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Hamburg ranks 179th of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 124th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 160th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 91st | 197 |
| Median household income | 179th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 184th | 197 |
| Median home value | 182nd | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 160th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 9th | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 156th | 189 |
| Median age | 151st | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 121st | 197 |
| Travel time to work | 51st | 197 |
Hamburg's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Hamburg with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hamburg?
16 of the 57 figures for Hamburg on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hamburg are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hamburg.