Hamburg, Minnesota

Hamburg
City
Location of the city of Hamburg within Carver County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°43′58″N93°57′52″W / 44.73278°N 93.96444°W / 44.73278; -93.96444
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Carver
Area [1]
• Total	0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2)
• Land	0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	1,001 ft (305 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	566
• Density	2,774.51/sq mi (1,072.61/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	55339
Area code	952
FIPS code	27-26666 [3]
GNIS feature ID	2394274 [2]
Website	www.cityofhamburgmn.com

Church in Hamburg, 1928.

Hamburg is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 513 at the 2010 census. ^[4]

Road sign to Hamburg, 1928.

History

A post office has been in operation in Hamburg since 1881. ^[5] The city was named after Hamburg, in Germany. ^[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.23 square miles (0.60 km²), all land. ^[7]

County Road 50 serves as a main route in Hamburg. Minnesota State Highways 5 and 25 pass in proximity to the city.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1900	136		—
1910	153		12.5%
1920	153		0.0%
1930	195		27.5%
1940	198		1.5%
1950	184		−7.1%
1960	288		56.5%
1970	405		40.6%
1980	475		17.3%
1990	492		3.6%
2000	538		9.3%
2010	513		−4.6%
2020	566		10.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]

2010 census

As of the census ^[9] of 2010, there were 513 people, 201 households, and 134 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,230.4 inhabitants per square mile (861.2/km²). There were 222 housing units at an average density of 965.2 per square mile (372.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 4.5% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.0% of the population.

There were 201 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 13.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.2% male and 47.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[3] of 2000, there were 538 people, 206 households, and 159 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,697.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,041.3/km²). There were 209 housing units at an average density of 1,047.7 per square mile (404.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.51% White, 0.19% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 0.74% from other races, and 0.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.42% of the population.

There were 206 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.5% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $47,578, and the median income for a family was $50,673. Males had a median income of $37,250 versus $28,542 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,221. About 4.8% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

Presidential election results

Presidential elections results ^[10]

Year	Republican	Democratic	Third parties
2020	77.2%250	20.1% 65	2.7% 9
2016	76.0%231	17.7% 54	6.3% 19
2012	67.2%195	31.7% 92	1.1% 3
2008	68.8%190	29.4% 81	1.8% 5
2004	70.0%196	28.2% 79	1.8% 5
2000	69.9%197	24.5% 69	5.6% 16

Notable person

• Buck Zumhofe, professional wrestler

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hamburg, Minnesota
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau . Retrieved April 27, 2011.^{[ dead link ]}
5. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hamburg Post Office
6. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p.  83.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved November 13, 2012.
8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved November 13, 2012.
10. "Election Results - Minnesota Legislative Reference Library".