Hamburg (village), New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hamburg
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Hamburg Village Hall
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| Motto(s):
"Come to Discover. Stay for the Charm."
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Location within Erie County and New York
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 Hamburg
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Erie |
| Town | Hamburg |
| Named for | Hamburg, Germany |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.48 sq mi (6.42 km2) |
| • Land | 2.48 sq mi (6.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,696 |
| • Density | 3,911.25/sq mi (1,509.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
14075, 14219
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-31643 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0952086 |
Hamburg is a small village located in Erie County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 9,696 people lived there. The village gets its name from Hamburg, a very large city in Germany. It is part of the bigger Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area, which means it's close to the city of Buffalo.
Hamburg village is found in the southeastern part of the larger Town of Hamburg. It is located just south of the city of Buffalo.
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History of Hamburg Village
The Village of Hamburg was officially created in 1874. At that time, it was a much smaller place, with only 758 people living there in 1880.
A special area called the Hamburg Downtown Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. This means it's a place with important historical buildings and history.
Geography and Location
Hamburg is located at 42°43′21″N 78°50′1″W / 42.72250°N 78.83361°W. This is its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 2.5 square miles (6.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
Hamburg is an important spot for roads. Several major roads meet here, including Lakeview Road, Boston State Road (Route 391), and Sisson Highway (Route 75). U.S. Route 62, also known as South Park Avenue or Buffalo Street, runs through the village. The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) is just east of Hamburg.
A waterway called Eighteen Mile Creek flows south of the village. This creek eventually empties into Lake Erie.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 758 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,331 | 75.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,683 | 26.4% | |
| 1910 | 2,134 | 26.8% | |
| 1920 | 3,185 | 49.3% | |
| 1930 | 4,731 | 48.5% | |
| 1940 | 5,467 | 15.6% | |
| 1950 | 6,938 | 26.9% | |
| 1960 | 9,145 | 31.8% | |
| 1970 | 10,215 | 11.7% | |
| 1980 | 10,582 | 3.6% | |
| 1990 | 10,442 | −1.3% | |
| 2000 | 10,116 | −3.1% | |
| 2010 | 9,409 | −7.0% | |
| 2020 | 9,696 | 3.1% | |
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The population of Hamburg has changed a lot over the years. In 1880, there were only 758 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 9,696.
In the year 2000, there were 10,116 people living in Hamburg. Most of the people living in the village were White (98.64%).
The average age of people in Hamburg in 2000 was 38 years old. About 26.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
Famous People from Hamburg
Many interesting people have connections to Hamburg. Here are a few:
- George Bush: A professional racing driver.
- Michael Dubke: He used to work in communications for the White House.
- Jack Kemp: A well-known American politician and a professional football player.
- E. Howard Hunt: An American intelligence officer and author.
- Kathy Hochul: She is currently the Governor of New York State.
See also
In Spanish: Hamburg (villa) para niños
