Hammond, IN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

76,141

Unemployment

7.0%

Poverty

21.2%

Median Home

$98,700

Median Income

$46,974

Median Rent

$883

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Hammond SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

N/A

Amenities

9.5

Education

Commute

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Hammond, IN Crime Report

3,107
Total Crimes

4,131.6
Total Crimes / 100k People

76.11%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Hammond / 100k People	Indiana / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	3,107	4,131.6	2,140.9	2,346.0

Violent Crime	315	418.9	357.7	387.8
Murder	9	12.0	7.5	6.5
Robbery	110	146.3	62.4	73.9
Aggravated Assault	169	224.7	253.0	279.7
Property Crime	2,792	3,712.7	1,783.2	1,958.2
Burglary	334	444.1	280.4	314.2
Larceny	2,194	2,917.5	1,274.3	1,398.0
Car Theft	264	351.1	228.5	246.0

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Hammond, IN Cost Of Living

95
Hammond's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Hammond	Indiana	National Average
Overall	95	86	100

Services	114	93	100
Groceries	108	93	100
Health	99	94	100
Housing	58	74	100
Transportation	114	95	100
Utilities	93	96	100

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Hammond, IN Photos

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Rankings for Hammond in Indiana

Ranks #11 in Most Dangerous Cities In Indiana

Ranks #13 in Worst Places To Live In Indiana

Ranks #46 in Cheapest Places To Live In Indiana

Map Of Hammond, IN

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Population over time in Hammond

Year	Population	% Change
2020	76,141	-1.2%
2019	77,071	-1.0%
2018	77,827	-0.7%
2017	78,349	-0.8%
2016	78,983	-0.8%
2015	79,585	-0.7%
2014	80,122	-0.7%
2013	80,658	-0.6%
2012	81,116	-0.2%
2011	81,312	-

Race / Ethnicity in Hammond

White

37.3% (28,432)

African American

21.1% (16,072)

American Indian

0.2% (172)

Asian

1.2% (936)

Hawaiian

0.0% (4)

Other

0.2% (143)

Two Or More

1.3% (954)

Hispanic

38.6% (29,428)

Race	Hammond	IN	USA
White	37.3%	78.4%	60.1%
African American	21.1%	9.3%	12.2%
American Indian	0.2%	0.2%	0.6%
Asian	1.2%	2.3%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	1.3%	2.4%	2.8%
Hispanic	38.6%	7.1%	18.2%

Gender in Hammond

Female

51.6% (39,299)

Male

48.4% (36,842)

Gender	Hammond	IN	USA
Female	51.6%	50.7%	50.8%
Male	48.4%	49.3%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hammond for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

8.0% (6,091)

9-12th Grade

10.0% (7,614)

High School / GED

40.0% (30,456)

Some College

21.0% (15,989)

Associate's Degree

7.0% (5,329)

Bachelor's Degree

11.0% (8,375)

Master's Degree

3.0% (2,284)

Professional Degree

0.0% (0)

Doctorate Degree

0.0% (0)

Education	Hammond	IN	USA
< 9th Grade	8.0%	4.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	10.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	40.0%	33.0%	27.0%
Some College	21.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	7.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	11.0%	17.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	3.0%	7.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	0.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	0.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Hammond, Indiana

Less than $10,000

10.3% (785,808)

$10,000 to $14,999

5.2% (398,449)

$15,000 to $24,999

10.6% (809,572)

$25,000 to $34,999

10.1% (770,493)

$35,000 to $49,999

16.5% (1,257,926)

$50,000 to $74,999

21.0% (1,598,549)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.3% (932,883)

$100,000 to $149,999

10.3% (786,864)

$150,000 to $199,999

1.8% (133,872)

$200,000 or more

1.8% (139,681)

Income	Hammond	IN	USA
Less than $10,000	10.3%	5.9%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	5.2%	4.1%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	10.6%	9.5%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	10.1%	9.9%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	16.5%	13.6%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	21.0%	19.2%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.3%	13.5%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	10.3%	14.7%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	1.8%	5.2%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	1.8%	4.5%	8.3%