Hamburg, NJ Demographics
A map of Hamburg's Population by Race
Hamburg, New Jersey has an estimated population of 3,308, a slight increase from the 3,266 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.3% White, 32.4% Hispanic, 4.0% Black, 3.6% Asian, 2.7% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hamburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Hamburg has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hamburg, that probability was 35.2% in 2020 and 56.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Hamburg is ranked the 369th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hamburg was ranked the 373rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Hamburg's White Population
1,896 residents of Hamburg, or 57.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hamburg is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Hamburg ranks 270th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hamburg's White population has declined by an estimated 27.2%. White residents' share of Hamburg's population has decreased from 79.7% to 57.3%.
Hamburg is less White than neighboring Franklin (72.5% White), Sussex (79.4% White), Ogdensburg (76.5% White), Vernon Center (77.2% White), and Highland Lakes (88.5% White).
Hamburg's Black Population
132 residents of Hamburg, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hamburg is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Hamburg ranks 352nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hamburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 34.7%. Black residents' share of Hamburg's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.0%.
Hamburg is more Black than neighboring Franklin (0.6% Black), Sussex (0.6% Black), Ogdensburg (0.3% Black), Vernon Center (1.7% Black), and Highland Lakes (0% Black).
Hamburg's Asian Population
119 residents of Hamburg, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hamburg is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Hamburg ranks 372nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hamburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 26.6%. Asian residents' share of Hamburg's population has increased from 2.9% to 3.6%.
Hamburg is more Asian than neighboring Franklin (0.1% Asian), Sussex (1.5% Asian), Ogdensburg (1.7% Asian), Vernon Center (1.7% Asian), and Highland Lakes (0.6% Asian).
Hamburg's Hispanic Population
1,073 residents of Hamburg, or 32.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hamburg is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Hamburg ranks 334th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hamburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 237.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Hamburg's population has increased from 9.7% to 32.4%.
Hamburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Franklin (21.3% Hispanic), Sussex (12% Hispanic), Ogdensburg (17.2% Hispanic), Vernon Center (19.4% Hispanic), and Highland Lakes (7.4% Hispanic).
Hamburg's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Hamburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hamburg is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Hamburg ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hamburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hamburg's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.
Hamburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Franklin (1.4% Native American/Other), and Highland Lakes (0.3% Native American/Other).
Hamburg's Multiracial Population
88 residents of Hamburg, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hamburg is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Hamburg ranks 160th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hamburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Hamburg's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.7%.
Hamburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Vernon Center (0% Multiracial). Hamburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Franklin (4.2% Multiracial), Sussex (6.5% Multiracial), Ogdensburg (4.3% Multiracial), and Highland Lakes (3.2% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.