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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Hammond Metro

Hammond, LA · 1 counties · 100,588 residents · 791.172 sq mi
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Hammond has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,412. Population has grown 17% since 1990. Median home value is $73,000. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

100,588
+17%since 1990
from 85,709 in 1990
1990 – 2025
127 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 108 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.3
+7%since 1990
from 30.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
81K96K111K127K142K1990201020202024Hammond
2024137K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,412
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,849 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,461
+77%since 1990
from $8,150 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.7%
−8.8 ptssince 1990
from 31.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$427
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297 in 1990
US average: $602
73.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
26.7% rent
2.5
−19%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(60,524)
Black28.6%(24,551)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(929)
Asian0.3%(262)
Diversity Score53.9%(46,233)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(69,300)
Black28.2%(28,388)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1,536)
Asian0.4%(387)
Diversity Score54.3%(54,635)
54
+1%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.3%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.5%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 60.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
−8%since 1990
from 24.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hammond, LA?

Hammond, LA has about 100,588 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hammond, LA?

The typical household in Hammond, LA earns about $29,412 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hammond, LA expensive?

In Hammond, LA, the median home is worth about $73,000, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in Hammond, LA?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hammond, LA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hammond, LA?

About 22.7% of people in Hammond, LA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hammond, LA grown since 1990?

Yes, Hammond, LA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,879 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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