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Hamburg, Iowa

Hamburg, Iowa, in Fremont county, is 46 miles S of Council Bluffs, Iowa (center to center) and 47 miles S of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 1,240.

The People and Families of Hamburg

In Hamburg, about 53% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Hamburg live by themselves.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hamburg had a median family income of $42,935.

Hamburg Housing

About 70% of housing units in Hamburg are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.

Commuting

In Hamburg, 95% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Hamburg. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Hamburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Hamburg Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Hamburg Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Hamburg, IA

Comparing Hamburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity69
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men52
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better52
People Above Poverty41
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work32
Working at Home21
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents76
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Housing Recently Built23
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