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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Hammond Metro

Hammond, LA · 1 counties · 121,097 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 $38,957. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $133,400. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
121,097
+20%since 2000
from 100,588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
153 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.6
+4%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
81K96K111K127K142K1990201020202024Hammond
2024137K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,957
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,412 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,788
+37%since 2000
from $14,461 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,400
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.9%
−33.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+38%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(69,300)
Black28.2%(28,388)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1,536)
Asian0.4%(387)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.3%(54,635)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(77,807)
Black30.1%(36,485)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(4,260)
Asian0.6%(714)
Other1.3%(1,593)
Diversity Score61.6%(74,620)
Diversity Score
62
+13%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.9%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

HammondCENTRAL24,032
What's inside

1 component county

Tangipahoa ParishCENTRAL141,346
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hammond, LA?

Hammond, LA has about 121,097 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hammond, LA?

The typical household in Hammond, LA earns about $38,957 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 $133,400, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Hammond, LA?

About 19.7% 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 22.5% 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 35,388 residents, a change of about 41 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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