State
County
Land Area (mi²)
22.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,289.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.47%
Growth Since 2010
-7.45%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Hammond, Indiana Population 2021
74,812
Hammond is a city located in Lake County Indiana. With a 2020 population of 74,812, it is the 8th largest city in Indiana and the 484th largest city in the United States . Hammond is currently declining at a rate of -0.47% annually and its population has decreased by -7.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 80,830 in 2010. Hammond reached it's highest population of 111,698 in 1960. Spanning over 25 miles, Hammond has a population density of 3,289 people per square mile.
The average household income in Hammond is $57,979 with a poverty rate of 22.10%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $879 per month, and the median house value is $91,700. The median age in Hammond is 35.7 years, 34.3 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
Hammond Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hammond was:
- White: 49.51%
- Other race: 23.24%
- Black or African American: 22.33%
- Two or more races: 3.34%
- Asian: 1.24%
- Native American: 0.31%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%
The current population of Hammond, Indiana is 74,812 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 75,877.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 80,830.
Hammond, Indiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,901 | 49.51% |
| Some Other Race | 17,789 | 23.24% |
| Black or African American | 17,094 | 22.33% |
| Two or More Races | 2,557 | 3.34% |
| Asian | 950 | 1.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 234 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.03% |
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Hammond Population by Race
Hammond Population Pyramid $2021
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Hammond Population by Age
Hammond Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 28,620 | 2.64 | 60.6 |
| Non Family | 10,658 | 1.23 | 54.3 |
| Married | 10,423 | 3.49 | 77.5 |
| Female | 5,795 | 3.47 | 42.8 |
| Male | 1,744 | 3.4 | 58 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
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Hammond Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,484 | 7.14% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,237 | 10.73% |
| High School Graduate | 18,794 | 38.50% |
| Some College | 10,547 | 21.61% |
| Associates Degree | 3,754 | 7.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,127 | 10.50% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,873 | 3.84% |
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Hammond Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Hammond Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,148 | 19,388 | 4,188 |
| Hispanic | 15,985 | 11,142 | 1,324 |
| Black | 9,706 | 8,693 | 1,089 |
| Other Race | 9,348 | 6,299 | 498 |
| 2+ Races | 925 | 744 | 164 |
| Asian | 525 | 474 | 258 |
| Native American | 179 | 137 | 61 |
| Islander | 22 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 49.14%.
Hammond Educational Attainment by Race
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$33,803
Average Earnings
$40,442
Average Male
$27,407
Average Female
Hammond Earnings by Educational Attainment
Hammond Language by Age
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Hammond Language
73.16% of Hammond residents speak only English, while 26.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.16% of the population.
Hammond Language
Hammond Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 28,976 | 6,241 | 21.54% |
| Black | 16,773 | 5,385 | 32.11% |
| White | 27,792 | 4,419 | 15.90% |
| Other | 17,679 | 4,270 | 24.15% |
| Multiple | 2,427 | 838 | 34.53% |
| Asian | 809 | 202 | 24.97% |
| Native | 234 | 44 | 18.80% |
22.10%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.90%
Male Poverty Rate
25.13%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Hammond
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hammond is Multiple, with 34.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hammond is White, with 15.90% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.91%.
Hammond Poverty
Hammond Poverty Rate by Education
Hammond Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
37.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.4%
Male Marriage Rate
35.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Hammond Married by Age and Sex
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Hammond Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Hammond Marital Status by Race
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Hammond Marital Status
Hammond Veterans by War
Hammond Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,300 | 7.29% |
| Hispanic | 760 | 3.79% |
| Black | 703 | 6.15% |
| Other Race | 369 | 3.07% |
| Asian | 61 | 7.05% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 2.25% |
| Native American | 24 | 13.41% |
Hammond Veterans by Race
Hammond Veterans by Education
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9.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
Hammond Veterans by Education
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60.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
Hammond Employment by Age
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Hammond Employment by Race
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Hammond Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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88.03%
Native Born
11.97%
Foreign Born
6.91%
Non Citizen
5.05%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.03% of Hammond residents were born in the United States, with 44.65% having been born in Indiana. 6.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Hammond Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 74,812 | -355 | -0.47% |
| 2020 | 75,167 | -355 | -0.47% |
| 2019 | 75,522 | -355 | -0.47% |
| 2018 | 75,877 | -612 | -0.80% |
| 2017 | 76,489 | -662 | -0.86% |
| 2016 | 77,151 | -537 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 77,688 | -898 | -1.14% |
| 2014 | 78,586 | -423 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 79,009 | -639 | -0.80% |
| 2012 | 79,648 | -572 | -0.71% |
| 2011 | 80,220 | -498 | -0.62% |
| 2010 | 80,718 | -2,330 | -0.28% |
| 2000 | 83,048 | -1,188 | -0.14% |
| 1990 | 84,236 | -9,478 | -1.06% |
| 1980 | 93,714 | -14,269 | -1.41% |
| 1970 | 107,983 | -3,715 | -0.34% |
| 1960 | 111,698 | 24,104 | 2.46% |
| 1950 | 87,594 | 17,410 | 2.24% |
| 1940 | 70,184 | 5,624 | 0.84% |
| 1930 | 64,560 | 28,556 | 6.01% |
| 1920 | 36,004 | 15,079 | 5.58% |
| 1910 | 20,925 | 8,549 | 5.39% |
| 1900 | 12,376 | 6,948 | 8.59% |
| 1890 | 5,428 | 0.00% |