Hammond, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Hammond, Louisiana Info Snack

Population
20,557
Unemployment
8.0%
Poverty
37.5%
Median Home
$174,400
Median Income
$31,250
Median Rent
$803

Hammond SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
7
Affordability
3
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
8.5

Hammond, LA Cost Of Living

90
Hammond's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Hammond Louisiana National Average
Overall 90 91 100
Services 95 98 100
Groceries 98 97 100
Health 95 97 100
Housing 78 83 100
Transportation 89 93 100
Utilities 87 86 100

Hammond, LA Photos

La Hammond Terminus Dantone
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Hammondc Louisiana
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Southeastern Mcgehee  Southwest
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Ponchatoula Creek Southeastern Footbridge
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Rankings for Hammond in Louisiana

Map Of Hammond, LA

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Population over time in Hammond

Year Population % Change
2020 20,557 0.6%
2019 20,444 0.6%
2018 20,325 -0.3%
2017 20,389 0.6%
2016 20,272 0.3%
2015 20,207 0.5%
2014 20,107 0.6%
2013 19,986 0.3%
2012 19,926 0.9%
2011 19,740 -

Race / Ethnicity in Hammond

White
44.3% (9,105)
African American
48.2% (9,908)
American Indian
0.2% (40)
Asian
2.0% (420)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (19)
Two Or More
0.6% (121)
Hispanic
4.6% (944)
Race Hammond LA USA
White 44.3% 58.3% 60.1%
African American 48.2% 31.9% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 2.0% 1.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.3%
Two Or More 0.6% 2.0% 2.8%
Hispanic 4.6% 5.2% 18.2%

Gender in Hammond

Female
51.6% (10,606)
Male
48.4% (9,950)
Gender Hammond LA USA
Female 51.6% 51.2% 50.8%
Male 48.4% 48.8% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hammond for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
3.0% (616)
9-12th Grade
11.0% (2,261)
High School / GED
26.0% (5,344)
Some College
20.0% (4,111)
Associate's Degree
9.0% (1,850)
Bachelor's Degree
19.0% (3,905)
Master's Degree
8.0% (1,644)
Professional Degree
2.0% (411)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (411)
Education Hammond LA USA
< 9th Grade 3.0% 5.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 11.0% 9.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 26.0% 33.0% 27.0%
Some College 20.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 19.0% 16.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 8.0% 6.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Hammond, Louisiana

Less than $10,000
12.0% (247,674)
$10,000 to $14,999
10.8% (222,605)
$15,000 to $24,999
19.5% (400,206)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.2% (229,250)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.6% (197,233)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.8% (263,984)
$75,000 to $99,999
8.3% (170,049)
$100,000 to $149,999
7.3% (151,021)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.3% (67,053)
$200,000 or more
5.2% (106,620)
Income Hammond LA USA
Less than $10,000 12.0% 8.9% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 10.8% 5.5% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 19.5% 12.2% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.2% 10.2% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.6% 12.5% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.8% 16.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 8.3% 11.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 7.3% 13.0% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.3% 5.3% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 5.2% 4.7% 8.3%

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