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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hammond

Illinois · 518 residents · 0.757 sq mi
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Hammond has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,833. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $66,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

518
−1%since 1990
from 523 in 1990
1990 – 2025
684 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 691 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+20%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3674355045726401990201020202024Hammond
2024617
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,833
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,568 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,313
+59%since 1990
from $12,145 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.1%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$306
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
76.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
23.6% rent
1.4
+24%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(523)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(508)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score2.4%(13)
2
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.9%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.3%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 79.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 0.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
−12%since 1990
from 23.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hammond, Illinois?

Hammond, Illinois has about 518 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hammond, Illinois?

The typical household in Hammond, Illinois earns about $45,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hammond, Illinois expensive?

In Hammond, Illinois, the median home is worth about $66,300, and the typical rent is about $306 a month.

How educated are people in Hammond, Illinois?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hammond, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hammond, Illinois?

About 7.1% of people in Hammond, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hammond, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hammond, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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