Hamburg, Arkansas

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Hamburg, Arkansas
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Ashley County Arkansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Hamburg Highlighted 0529500.svg
Location of Hamburg in Ashley County, Arkansas.
Coordinates: 33°13′39″N91°47′54″W / 33.22750°N 91.79833°W / 33.22750; -91.79833
Country United States
State Arkansas
County Ashley
Government
 • MayorDavid Streeter
Area
[1]
 • Total3.44 sq mi (8.90 km2)
 • Land3.44 sq mi (8.90 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
161 ft (49 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,536
 • Density738.28/sq mi (285.03/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
71646
Area code 870
FIPS code 05-29500
GNIS feature ID0077109

Hamburg is a city and county seat of Ashley County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 2,857 at the 2010 census. [2] It is best known for being the home town of NBA legend Scottie Pippen.

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Geography

Hamburg is located at 33°13′39″N91°47′54″W / 33.22750°N 91.79833°W / 33.22750; -91.79833 (33.227369, -91.798472). [3] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km2), all land. [2]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hamburg has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880 747—
1890 655−12.3%
1900 1,26092.4%
1910 1,78741.8%
1920 1,538−13.9%
1930 1,517−1.4%
1940 1,93927.8%
1950 2,65536.9%
1960 2,9049.4%
1970 3,1026.8%
1980 3,3949.4%
1990 3,098−8.7%
2000 3,039−1.9%
2010 2,857−6.0%
2020 2,536−11.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [5]

2020 census

Hamburg racial composition [6]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)1,39855.13%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)62824.76%
Native American 10.04%
Asian 40.16%
Pacific Islander 20.08%
Other/Mixed 732.88%
Hispanic or Latino 43016.96%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,536 people, 1,104 households, and 715 families residing in the city.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 3,039 people in 1,158 households, including 802 families, in the city. The population density was 890.4 inhabitants per square mile (343.8/km2). There were 1,264 housing units at an average density of 370.3 per square mile (143.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 60.32% White, 33.63% Black or African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 3.62% from other races, and 1.84% from two or more races. 6.55% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. [7] Of the 1,158 households 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 27.7% of households were one person and 15.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.12.

The age distribution was 27.9% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.

The median household income was $26,189 and the median family income was $36,875. Males had a median income of $28,696 versus $20,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,599. About 20.8% of families and 25.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.1% of those under age 18 and 19.9% of those age 65 or over.

Culture

Hamburg is home-base to the Armadillo Festival, held the first weekend in May since 1970.

In April 1855, a local slave Abby Guy sued for her freedom and a trial was held in Hamburg. A jury of twelve white men found in her favor and set her free, but the decision was reversed by the Arkansas Supreme Court. Two more jury trials were then held and she was eventually freed. [8]

Government

The current mayor of Hamburg is David Streeter. Former mayors include Dane Weindorf, Maxwell Hill, Thomas Crow Hundley, and Gordon Hennington.

Education

Public education for elementary and secondary school students is provided by the Hamburg School District, which is one of the two public school districts in Ashley County. In 2012, Hamburg High School was nationally recognized as a Silver Medalist and the No. 1737 (national rank) and No. 14 (state rank) in the Best High Schools Report developed by U.S. News & World Report . [9]

Notable people

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References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Hamburg city, Arkansas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 1, 2013.
  3. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  4. ↑ Climate Summary for Hamburg, Arkansas
  5. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  7. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  8. ↑ Mahan, Russell, Abby Guy" Race and Slavery on Trial in an 1855 Southern Court; Historical Enterprises, Santa Clara, Utah, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
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