Hamburg, Arkansas Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

Hamburg, Arkansas is located in Ashley County in the southeastern part of the state. It is situated on the banks of the Saline River and is part of an area known as The Lakes Region. The city has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. Hamburg has a rich history, first being settled by Native Americans and later by settlers from Europe. In 1851, it was incorporated as a city, and today it serves as the county seat for Ashley County. Politically Hamburg leans to the right, voting Republican in most elections.

The economy of Hamburg is largely based on agriculture, with farming being a major industry in the region. There are also several businesses located in town that provide jobs for local residents including retail stores and restaurants. Education is important to Hamburg’s citizens and there are several public schools serving students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. There are also two private schools located in town offering education to students from pre-K through twelfth grade. The University of Arkansas at Monticello has a branch campus located just outside of town providing higher education opportunities for local students.

Hamburg has several notable landmarks that are popular attractions for visitors to the city including its historic downtown district which features many buildings constructed during its early days as well as historic churches such as First United Methodist Church which was built in 1870, making it one of oldest churches still standing in Arkansas today. Other popular landmarks include The Ashley County Courthouse which was built using Classical Revival architecture style and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places; Lake Hamburger which provides recreational activities such as fishing; and The Saline River Bridge which was built during World War II and spans across the Saline River connecting Hamburg with other cities nearby.

Population: 3,039. Estimated population in July 2024: 2,844 (-6.4% change)
Males: 1,439 (47.4%), Females: 1,600 (52.6%)

Ashley County

Zip code: 71646

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.7 years
Median household income: $26,189
Median house value: $48,700

Population by Race

Races in Hamburg:

• White Non-Hispanic (59.3%)
• Black (33.6%)
• Hispanic (6.5%)
• Other race (3.6%)
• Two or more races (1.8%)
• American Indian (0.9%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: United States (18.0%), English (6.9%), German (3.1%), Irish (2.8%), Scotch-Irish (2.4%), French (1.5%).

Elevation: 162 feet

Land area: 3.4 square miles

Population by Education

Hamburg, Arkansas is a small town located in Ashley County with a population of 2,788 according to the 2010 census. The median age of the population is 36.7 years old with a gender ratio of 49.6 percent male and 50.4 percent female. The racial makeup of the population is 57.4 percent White, 39.0 percent African-American, 0.2 percent Native American, 0.6 percent Asian and 2.8 percent from other races with 3.0 percent being Hispanic or Latino of any race. The median household income in Hamburg is $30,532 and 8% of the population lives below the poverty line making it one of the poorest towns in Arkansas with an unemployment rate of 5%. The majority religion practiced in Hamburg is Christianity with 87% identifying as such compared to 4% non-religious individuals and 9% belonging to other faiths such as Islam or Judaism. Education levels are fairly low in Hamburg with only 20% having obtained a Bachelor’s degree or higher compared to the national average which stands at 33%.

For population 25 years and over in Hamburg

• High school or higher: 63.1%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 11.3%
• Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
• Unemployed: 9.2%
• Mean travel time to work: 21.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Hamburg city

• Never married: 19.9%
• Now married: 55.5%
• Separated: 3.1%
• Widowed: 12.5%
• Divorced: 9.1%

4.6% Foreign born (4.6% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: -85 (-2.7%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Hamburg:

• ASHLEY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (about 14 miles; CROSSETT, AR)
• DREW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; MONTICELLO, AR)
• MOREHOUSE GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; BASTROP, LA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Hamburg:

• MONROE REGIONAL (about 53 miles; MONROE, LA; Abbreviation: MLU)
• MID DELTA RGNL (about 59 miles; GREENVILLE, MS; Abbreviation: GLH)
• ADAMS FIELD (about 107 miles; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Abbreviation: LIT)

Other public-use airports nearest to Hamburg:

• Z M JACK STELL FIELD (about 7 miles; CROSSETT, AR; Abbreviation: CRT)
• MONTICELLO MUNI/ELLIS FIELD (about 29 miles; MONTICELLO, AR; Abbreviation: LLQ)
• WARREN MUNI (about 30 miles; WARREN, AR; Abbreviation: 3M9)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hamburg:

• UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO (about 26 miles; Monticello, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,048)
• UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE (about 52 miles; MONROE, LA; Full-time enrollment: 8,116)
• UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF (about 72 miles; PINE BLUFF, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,801)
• DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 73 miles; CLEVELAND, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,288)
• LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY (about 77 miles; RUSTON, LA; Full-time enrollment: 9,013)
• GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY (about 80 miles; GRAMBLING, LA; Full-time enrollment: 4,299)
• MISSISSIPPI DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 92 miles; MOORHEAD, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,486)

Schools

Public high school in Hamburg:

• HAMBURG HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 303; Location: 1119 SOUTH MAIN; Grades: 10 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Hamburg:

• NOBLE LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 468; Location: EAST LINCOLN STREET; Grades: PK – 03)
• HAMBURG JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 393; Location: 412 SERRETT; Grades: 07 – 09)
• ALLBRITTON UPPER ELEM. SCHOOL (Students: 276; Location: 501 EAST LINCOLN; Grades: 04 – 06)

Libraries

Library in Hamburg:

• ASHLEY COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $479,191; Location: 211 EAST LINCOLN STREET; 88,342 books; 1,919 audio materials; 1,092 video materials; 140 serial subscriptions)