Hamburg, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hamburg
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Location of the city of Hamburg
within Carver County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carver |
| Area | |
| • 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 | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • 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
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| Area code(s) | 952 |
| FIPS code | 27-26666 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394274 |
| Website | www.cityofhamburgmn.com |
Hamburg is a small city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 566 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.
Contents
A Look Back: Hamburg's History
Hamburg got its name from the much larger city of Hamburg in Germany. A post office has been serving the community here since 1881.
Exploring Hamburg: Geography
Hamburg is a small city, covering about 0.53 square kilometers (0.20 square miles) of land. There's no water area within the city limits.
Getting Around Hamburg
County Road 50 is the main road that goes through Hamburg. Other important roads, like Highway 5 and Highway 25, are also close by.
Who Lives in Hamburg: Demographics
The number of people living in Hamburg has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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 | |||
Hamburg's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 513 people living in Hamburg. These people lived in 201 homes, and 134 of those were families. The city had about 2,230 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Hamburg were White (94.9%). About 7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Hamburg was about 38 years old. About 24% of the residents were under 18, and 13.5% were 65 or older. There were slightly more males (52.2%) than females (47.8%) in the city.
Famous Faces from Hamburg
Some notable people have connections to Hamburg:
- Friedrich Pfotenhauer: He was a president of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, a large Lutheran church body.
- Buck Zumhofe: A professional wrestler.
See also
In Spanish: Hamburg (Minnesota) para niños
