Hammond, IN

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2021 Population

77,491

1.77% 1-year growth

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.3

1.68% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

21.2%

0.115% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$48,107

2.41% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$107,500

8.92% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

33,977

0.843% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Hammond, IN had a population of 77.5k people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $48,107. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hammond, IN grew from 76,141 to 77,491, a 1.77% increase and its median household income grew from $46,974 to $48,107, a 2.41% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hammond, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (35.8%), Other (Hispanic) (24%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21.6%), White (Hispanic) (9.68%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.95%).

None of the households in Hammond, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94% of the residents in Hammond, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hammond, IN are Purdue University Northwest (2,033 degrees awarded in 2021), Calumet College of Saint Joseph (160 degrees), and Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College-Hammond (5 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Hammond, IN was $107,500, and the homeownership rate was 60.6%.

Most people in Hammond, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Hammond, IN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Hammond, IN is home to a population of 77.5k people, from which 94% are citizens. As of 2021, 11% of Hammond, IN residents were born outside of the country (8.52k people).

In 2021, there were 1.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (27.8k people) in Hammond, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.6k Other (Hispanic) and 16.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94%

2021 Citizenship

93.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94% of Hammond, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hammond, IN was 93.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hammond, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hammond, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
27.8k ± 1.61k
Other (Hispanic)
18.6k ± 1.75k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
16.7k ± 1.28k

39.4%

Hispanic Population

30.5k people

39.4% of the people in Hammond, IN are hispanic (30.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hammond, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
100,393 ± 7,721 people
India
33,054 ± 4,453 people
China
20,560 ± 3,515 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 100,393 Indiana residents, followed by India with 33,054 and China with 20,560.

Foreign-Born Population

11%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.52k people

11.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.63k people

As of 2021, 11% of Hammond, IN residents (8.52k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hammond, IN was 11.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hammond, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
982 ± 235
Gulf War (2001-)
474 ± 194
Gulf War (1990s)
361 ± 132

Hammond, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.07 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hammond, IN employs 34k people. The largest industries in Hammond, IN are Manufacturing (5,959 people), Retail Trade (4,273 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,909 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($54,744), Wholesale Trade ($50,125), and Manufacturing ($49,762).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,653. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

34k

2021 Value

± 1,507

0.843%

1 Year growth

± 6.27%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hammond, IN grew at a rate of 0.843%, from 33.7k employees to 34k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hammond, IN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,145 people), Production Occupations (3,609 people), and Material Moving Occupations (2,830 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hammond, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

34k

2021 Value

± 1,507

0.843%

1 Year growth

± 6.27%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hammond, IN grew at a rate of 0.843%, from 33.7k employees to 34k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hammond, IN, are Manufacturing (5,959 people), Retail Trade (4,273 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,909 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hammond, IN, though some of these residents may live in Hammond, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,660

Median earning men ± $2,220

$26,060

Median earning women ± $1,336

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($51,926), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($51,786), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,765).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($52,813), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,959), and Construction ($33,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $74B, followed by Mixed freight ($43.5B) and Machinery ($35.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$465B

2020 Value in Indiana

$895B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

92.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $465B. This is expected to increase 92.4% to $895B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$38.6B
Ohio
$37.8B
Michigan
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $38.6B, followed by Ohio with $37.8B and Michigan and $36.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.95%).

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Hammond, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.95%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.95%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Hammond, IN awarded 2,198 degrees. The student population of Hammond, IN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,966 male students and 5,487 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hammond, IN are White (1,295 and 63.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (400 and 19.5%), Black or African American (193 and 9.43%), and Asian (81 and 3.96%).

The largest universities in Hammond, IN by number of degrees awarded are Purdue University Northwest (2,033 and 92.5%), Calumet College of Saint Joseph (160 and 7.28%), and Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College-Hammond (5 and 0.227%).

The most popular majors in Hammond, IN are Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (462 and 21%), Registered Nursing (169 and 7.69%), and General Business Administration & Management (114 and 5.19%).

The median tuition costs in Hammond, IN are $19,900 for private four year colleges, and $6,977 and $13,592 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Hammond, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,453 (42% men and 58% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 9,453 students enrolled in Hammond, IN, 42% men and 58% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,327 records, of which 58.5% were women and 41.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Speech Communication & Rhetoric
64 degrees awarded
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing
462 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
119 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hammond, IN was Speech Communication & Rhetoric with 64 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Hammond, IN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Purdue University Northwest
2,033 degrees awarded
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
160 degrees awarded
Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College-Hammond
5 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Purdue University Northwest with 2,033 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 908 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hammond, IN, which is 0.704 times less than the 1,290 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,295 degrees mean that there were 3.24 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 400 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($970) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.712% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.727% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (856k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hammond, IN was $107,500 in 2021, which is 0.439 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $98,700 to $107,500, a 8.92% increase. The homeownership rate in Hammond, IN is 60.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hammond, IN have an average commute time of 24.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hammond, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hammond, IN is $48,107. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Hammond, IN was Census Tract 201 with a value of $70,546, followed by Census Tract 215 and Census Tract 213, with respective values of $66,750 and $54,821.

Housing

Property

$107,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,885

$17,772

Median Property Taxes

±$1,040

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hammond, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hammond, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.6%

Homeownership

2021

63.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 60.6% of the housing units in Hammond, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 61.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hammond, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 201
Census Tract 215
Census Tract 213

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hammond, IN was Census Tract 201 with a value of $70,546, followed by Census Tract 215 and Census Tract 213, with respective values of $66,750 and $54,821.

The following map shows all of the places in Hammond, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,107

Median Household Income

± $2,239

29.3k

Number of Households

± 1,342

In 2021, the median household income of the 29.3k households in Hammond, IN grew to $48,107 from the previous year's value of $46,974.

The following chart displays the households in Hammond, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hammond, IN is from Indiana.

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.514% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.1%)
Carpooled (10.5%)
Worked At Home (3.51%)

In 2021, 80.1% of workers in Hammond, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (3.51%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hammond, IN have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.02% of the workforce in Hammond, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hammond, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hammond, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hammond, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hammond, IN (16.2k out of 76.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hammond, IN is Hispanic, followed by Black and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.2% of the population of Hammond, IN has health coverage, with 43.6% on employee plans, 25.2% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 8.75% on non-group plans, and 0.845% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lake County, IN see 1896 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.35% decrease from the previous year (1922 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1524 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 497 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,896 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lake County, IN

Primary care physicians in Lake County, IN see an average of 1,896 patients per year. This represents a 1.35% decrease from the previous year (1,922 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lake County, IN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.8% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.8%

Uninsured

43.6%

Employer Coverage

25.2%

Medicaid

10.8%

Medicare

8.75%

Non-Group

0.845%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hammond, IN declined by 4.36% from 11.3% to 10.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hammond, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.