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Hammond

Louisiana · 24,032 residents (2025 est.) · 14.256 sq mi
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Hammond has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,166. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $221,400. At a median age of 27.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,539
+22%since 2000
from 17,639 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,511 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 1,237 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.7
+3%since 2000
from 26.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:24,032 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
15K17K19K20K22K1990201020202024Hammond
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,166
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,067 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,753
+77%since 2000
from $15,145 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
−8%since 2010
from 0.546 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,400
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,061
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
54.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.8%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+45%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(9,103)
Black45%(7,938)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(277)
Asian0.8%(145)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.2%(11,495)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(10,752)
Black43.4%(9,340)
Hispanic / Latino3%(643)
Asian1.2%(266)
Other2.5%(538)
Diversity Score70.1%(15,107)
Diversity Score
70
+8%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+23%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.1%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2012
from 16.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2017
from 73.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hammond, Louisiana?

Hammond, Louisiana has about 21,539 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hammond, Louisiana?

The typical household in Hammond, Louisiana earns about $48,166 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hammond, Louisiana expensive?

In Hammond, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $221,400, and the typical rent is about $1,061 a month.

How educated are people in Hammond, Louisiana?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hammond, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hammond, Louisiana?

About 28.9% of people in Hammond, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hammond, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Hammond, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,668 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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