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Hammond

Louisiana · 19,584 residents · 14.256 sq mi
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Hammond has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $174,400. At a median age of 29.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 37.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,584
+11%since 2000
from 17,639 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,374 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,237 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.3
+9%since 2000
from 26.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K17K19K20K22K1990201020202024Hammond
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,067 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,648
+36%since 2000
from $15,145 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,400
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
53.9% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+76%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.8%(8,584)
Black45.3%(8,865)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(1,047)
Asian1.7%(327)
Other0.9%(171)
Diversity Score71.8%(14,064)
Diversity Score
72
+10%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+26%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.5%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hammond, Louisiana?

Hammond, Louisiana has about 19,584 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hammond, Louisiana?

The typical household in Hammond, Louisiana earns about $31,250 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 $174,400, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Hammond, Louisiana?

About 30.6% 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 37.5% 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 3,713 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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