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Hammond

Indiana · 77,879 residents · 22.741 sq mi
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Hammond has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,974. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $98,700. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
77,879
−6%since 2000
from 83,048 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,425 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 3,652 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+5%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
76K78K80K83K85K1990201020202024Hammond
202477K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,974
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,528 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,901
+41%since 2000
from $16,254 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,700
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$883
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
41.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−5%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(51,822)
Black14.3%(11,876)
Hispanic / Latino21%(17,473)
Asian0.4%(357)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.1%(54,895)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.4%(23,674)
Black25.1%(19,584)
Hispanic / Latino40.2%(31,342)
Asian0.8%(611)
Other1.7%(1,302)
Diversity Score83.8%(65,282)
Diversity Score
84
+27%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hammond, Indiana?

Hammond, Indiana has about 77,879 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hammond, Indiana?

The typical household in Hammond, Indiana earns about $46,974 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hammond, Indiana expensive?

In Hammond, Indiana, the median home is worth about $98,700, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in Hammond, Indiana?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hammond, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hammond, Indiana?

About 21.2% of people in Hammond, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hammond, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Hammond, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6,357 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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