Hammond, IL

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Hammond Overview

546
TOTAL POPULATION
292
MALE POPULATION
254
FEMALE POPULATION
114.96
MALES / 100 FEMALES
86.99
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.5
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,093
PER CAPITA INCOME
$78,571
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$72,292
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
5.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
94.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.31
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
235
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
18.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Hammond Zip Codes

Hammond Area Codes

Race in Hammond

The most populous races in Hammond are White / Caucasian (536 | 98.2%), Asian (6 | 1.1%), and Two or more Races (4 | 0.7%).
Race in Hammond
Race# Population% Population
Asian61.1%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino20.4%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian53698.2%
Two or more Races40.7%
Some other Race00.0%
Total546100.0%

Ancestry in Hammond

The most populous ancestries reported in Hammond are German (113 | 20.7%), Irish (59 | 10.8%), English (57 | 10.4%), Italian (55 | 10.1%), and Polish (38 | 7.0%), together accounting for 59.0% of all Hammond residents.
Ancestry in Hammond
Ancestry# Population% Population
American325.9%
British81.5%
Burmese61.1%
Cherokee10.2%
English5710.4%
French40.7%
German11320.7%
Irish5910.8%
Italian5510.1%
Mexican20.4%
Norwegian356.4%
Polish387.0%
Russian112.0%
Scotch-Irish112.0%
Scottish91.7%
Sioux10.2%
Swedish20.4%
Welsh20.4%
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Immigrants in Hammond

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Hammond came from Asia (6 | 1.1%), Eastern Asia (6 | 1.1%), Korea (6 | 1.1%), and Canada (2 | 0.4%), together accounting for 3.7% of all Hammond residents.
Immigrants in Hammond
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia61.1%
Canada20.4%
Eastern Asia61.1%
Korea61.1%
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Sex and Age in Hammond

Sex and Age in Hammond

The most populous age groups in Hammond are 30 to 34 Years (44 | 15.1%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (32 | 12.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Hammond
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years16 (5.5%)10 (3.9%)
5 to 9 Years36 (12.3%)16 (6.3%)
10 to 14 Years14 (4.8%)32 (12.6%)
15 to 19 Years10 (3.4%)17 (6.7%)
20 to 24 Years9 (3.1%)4 (1.6%)
25 to 29 Years15 (5.1%)30 (11.8%)
30 to 34 Years44 (15.1%)13 (5.1%)
35 to 39 Years9 (3.1%)19 (7.5%)
40 to 44 Years24 (8.2%)6 (2.4%)
45 to 49 Years9 (3.1%)10 (3.9%)
50 to 54 Years26 (8.9%)16 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years7 (2.4%)13 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years19 (6.5%)21 (8.3%)
65 to 69 Years11 (3.8%)13 (5.1%)
70 to 74 Years18 (6.2%)16 (6.3%)
75 to 79 Years8 (2.7%)6 (2.4%)
80 to 84 Years7 (2.4%)5 (2.0%)
85 Years and over10 (3.4%)7 (2.8%)
Total292 (100.0%)254 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Hammond

Median Family Size in Hammond

The median family size in Hammond is 2.67 persons per family, with single female/mother families (16 | 10.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.25 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (125 | 80.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.46 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Hammond
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple125 (80.1%)2.46
Single Male/Father15 (9.6%)2.73
Single Female/Mother16 (10.3%)4.25
Total Families156 (100.0%)2.67

Median Household Size in Hammond

The median household size in Hammond is 2.28 persons per household, with single female/mother households (16 | 6.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.88 persons per household. non-family households (83 | 34.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Hammond
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple125 (52.3%)2.46
Single Male/Father15 (6.3%)4.13
Single Female/Mother16 (6.7%)4.88
Non-family83 (34.7%)1.18
Total Households239 (100.0%)2.28

Household Size by Marriage Status in Hammond

Out of a total of 239 households in Hammond, 156 (65.3%) are family households, while 83 (34.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 87, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 73.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Hammond
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-73 (30.5%)
2-Person Households87 (36.4%)8 (3.4%)
3-Person Households31 (13.0%)2 (0.8%)
4-Person Households17 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households19 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households2 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total156 (65.3%)83 (34.7%)

Female Fertility in Hammond

Fertility by Age in Hammond

Average fertility rate in Hammond is 212.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 298.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 66.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Hammond
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years14 (66.7%)298.0
35 to 50 years7 (33.3%)200.0
Total21 (100.0%)212.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hammond

19.0% of women with births (21) in Hammond are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 71.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hammond
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years4 (28.6%)10 (71.4%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total4 (19.1%)17 (80.9%)

Fertility by Education in Hammond

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Hammond
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma4 (19.1%)250.0
College or Associate's Degree15 (71.4%)429.0
Bachelor's Degree2 (9.5%)286.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total21 (100.0%)212.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hammond

80.9% of women with births in Hammond are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hammond
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (19.1%)17 (80.9%)

Income in Hammond

Income Overview in Hammond

Per Capita Income in Hammond is $30,093, while median incomes of families and households are $78,571 and $72,292 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income546$30,093
Median Family Income156$78,571
Mean Family Income156$79,633
Median Household Income239$72,292
Mean Household Income239$72,100
Income Deficit156$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5465.90%
Wage / Income Gap ($)54694.10¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5460.31

Earnings by Sex in Hammond

Average Earnings in Hammond are $46,522, $47,422 for men and $44,625 for women, a difference of 5.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Hammond
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male143 (58.6%)$47,422
Female101 (41.4%)$44,625
Total244 (100.0%)$46,522

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hammond

The most common earnings brackets in Hammond are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (45 | 31.5%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (16 | 15.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hammond
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)4 (4.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9991 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4993 (2.1%)4 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9993 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9996 (4.2%)2 (2.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9993 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4996 (4.2%)1 (1.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9993 (2.1%)11 (10.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99918 (12.6%)16 (15.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99911 (7.7%)4 (4.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9992 (1.4%)10 (9.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99918 (12.6%)9 (8.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9994 (2.8%)8 (7.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9997 (4.9%)9 (8.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99945 (31.5%)7 (6.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (6.3%)10 (9.9%)
$100,000+4 (2.8%)6 (5.9%)
Total143 (100.0%)101 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hammond

Average earnings in Hammond are $51,875 for men and $45,179 for women, a difference of 12.9%. Men with an educational attainment of less than high school enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $45,750, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $37,083. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $88,750, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $43,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hammond
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$45,750$0
High School Diploma$41,250$0
College or Associate's Degree$37,083$43,750
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$51,875$45,179

Family Income in Hammond

Family Income Brackets in Hammond

According to the Hammond family income data, there are 50 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 32.1% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Hammond
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00010.6%
$10,000 to $14,99963.8%
$15,000 to $24,99931.9%
$25,000 to $34,9992012.8%
$35,000 to $49,999127.7%
$50,000 to $74,9993119.9%
$75,000 to $99,9992817.9%
$100,000 to $149,9995032.1%
$150,000 to $199,99942.6%
$200,000+10.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hammond

2-person families (95 | 60.9%) account for the highest median family income in Hammond with $79,821 per family, while 2-person families (95 | 60.9%) have the highest median income of $39,910 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hammond
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families95 (60.9%)$79,821
3-Person Families29 (18.6%)$71,250
4-Person Families27 (17.3%)$73,393
5-Person Families3 (1.9%)$0
6-Person Families2 (1.3%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total156 (100.0%)$78,571

Family Income by Number of Earners in Hammond

The median family income in Hammond is $78,571, with families comprising 3+ earners (9) having the highest median family income of $146,250, while families with no earners (27) have the lowest median family income of $45,250, accounting for 5.8% and 17.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Hammond
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners27 (17.3%)$45,250
1 Earner63 (40.4%)$70,938
2 Earners57 (36.5%)$108,607
3+ Earners9 (5.8%)$146,250
Total156 (100.0%)$78,571

Household Income in Hammond

Household Income Brackets in Hammond

With 64 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Hammond, accounting for 26.8% of all households. In contrast, only 1 households (0.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Hammond
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00062.5%
$10,000 to $14,99920.8%
$15,000 to $24,999218.8%
$25,000 to $34,9992912.1%
$35,000 to $49,9992610.9%
$50,000 to $74,9994318.0%
$75,000 to $99,9994318.0%
$100,000 to $149,9996426.8%
$150,000 to $199,99941.7%
$200,000+10.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Hammond

The median household income in Hammond is $72,292, with the highest median household income of $105,625 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 87 households (36.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 5 households (2.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Hammond
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years5 (2.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years87 (36.4%)$105,625
45 to 64 Years77 (32.2%)$79,107
65+ Years70 (29.3%)$31,250
Total239 (100.0%)$72,292

Poverty in Hammond

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hammond

With 5.2% poverty level for males and 10.0% for females among the residents of Hammond, under 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5 males (31.2%) and 9 females (34.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hammond
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (31.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)9 (34.6%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (18.6%)
35 to 44 Years6 (18.2%)3 (12.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years3 (10.3%)2 (6.9%)
75 Years and over1 (4.0%)1 (5.6%)
Total15 (5.2%)25 (10.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hammond

According to the poverty statistics in Hammond, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hammond
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (68.8%)10 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years30 (100.0%)17 (65.4%)
12 to 14 Years14 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years7 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years12 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years59 (100.0%)35 (81.4%)
35 to 44 Years27 (81.8%)22 (88.0%)
45 to 54 Years35 (100.0%)26 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years26 (100.0%)32 (94.1%)
65 to 74 Years26 (89.7%)27 (93.1%)
75 Years and over24 (96.0%)17 (94.4%)
Total271 (94.8%)225 (90.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hammond

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Hammond show that 0.8% or 1 of the total 125 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 1.1%, comprising of 1 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hammond
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children94 (99.0%)1 (1.1%)
1 or 2 Children27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total124 (99.2%)1 (0.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hammond

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hammond
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children6 (46.2%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (40.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hammond

The poverty data for Hammond shows that 1 of the married-couple family households (0.8%) and 6 of the single-parent households (19.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (1.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 household (31.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hammond
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)6 (31.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (0.8%)6 (19.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Hammond

Employment by Class of Employer in Hammond

Among the 192 employed individuals in Hammond, private company employees (145 | 75.5%), local government employees (14 | 7.3%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (10 | 5.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Hammond
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees14575.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)105.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations94.7%
Local Government Employees147.3%
State Government Employees84.2%
Federal Government Employees63.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total192100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Hammond

According to the labor force statistics for Hammond, out of the total population over 16 years of age (422), 55.7% or 235 individuals are in the labor force, with 18.3% or 43 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 13 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 66.0% or 35 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Hammond
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years3 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years13 (100.0%)4 (30.8%)
25 to 29 Years26 (57.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years53 (93.0%)35 (66.0%)
35 to 44 Years43 (74.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years51 (83.6%)2 (3.9%)
55 to 59 Years16 (80.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years23 (57.5%)2 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years6 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total235 (55.7%)43 (18.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hammond

According to labor force statistics for Hammond, 75.4% of individuals (212) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (281) are in the labor force, with 18.4% or 39 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 95.9% or 70 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 55.7% or 39 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hammond
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School25 (61.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma45 (54.9%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree72 (84.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher70 (95.9%)41 (55.7%)
Total212 (75.4%)52 (18.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Hammond

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hammond are Community & Social Service (26 | 13.5%), Education, Arts & Media (18 | 9.4%), Business & Financial (15 | 7.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (11 | 5.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (8 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Hammond

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hammond, the most male-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (33.3%), Community & Social Service (23.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (20.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Hammond
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1 (20.0%)4 (80.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1 (20.0%)4 (80.0%)
Community & Social Service 6 (23.1%)20 (76.9%)
Education, Arts & Media6 (33.3%)12 (66.7%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total (Category)7 (12.3%)50 (87.7%)
Total (Overall)101 (52.6%)91 (47.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Hammond are Healthcare Support (5 | 2.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (5 | 2.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3 | 1.6%), Security & Protection (2 | 1.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (2 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations in Hammond

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Hammond, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (40.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (33.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Hammond
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
Security & Protection2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2 (66.7%)1 (33.3%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total (Category)12 (70.6%)5 (29.4%)
Total (Overall)101 (52.6%)91 (47.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Hammond are Office & Administration (18 | 9.4%), and Sales & Related (14 | 7.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Hammond

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Hammond
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related7 (50.0%)7 (50.0%)
Office & Administration3 (16.7%)15 (83.3%)
Total (Category)10 (31.2%)22 (68.8%)
Total (Overall)101 (52.6%)91 (47.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Hammond are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (22 | 11.5%), Construction & Extraction (18 | 9.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (2 | 1.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Hammond

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Hammond
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair13 (59.1%)9 (40.9%)
Total (Category)31 (73.8%)11 (26.2%)
Total (Overall)101 (52.6%)91 (47.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Hammond are Production (20 | 10.4%), Transportation (12 | 6.2%), and Material Moving (12 | 6.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Hammond

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Hammond
OccupationMaleFemale
Production20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving9 (75.0%)3 (25.0%)
Total (Category)41 (93.2%)3 (6.8%)
Total (Overall)101 (52.6%)91 (47.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Hammond

Employment Industries in Hammond

The major employment industries in Hammond include Manufacturing (59 | 30.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (28 | 14.6%), Retail Trade (17 | 8.8%), Public Administration (13 | 6.8%), and Transportation & Warehousing (12 | 6.2%).
Employment Industries in Hammond

Employment Industries by Sex in Hammond

The Hammond industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Hammond
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing40 (67.8%)19 (32.2%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade12 (70.6%)5 (29.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities9 (81.8%)2 (18.2%)
Information0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support2 (20.0%)8 (80.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3 (10.7%)25 (89.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration6 (46.2%)7 (53.8%)
Total101 (52.6%)91 (47.4%)

Education in Hammond

School Enrollment in Hammond

The most common levels of schooling among the 140 students in Hammond are elementary school (46 | 32.9%), middle school (40 | 28.6%), and high school (28 | 20.0%).
School Enrollment in Hammond
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten117.9%
Elementary School4632.9%
Middle School4028.6%
High School2820.0%
College / Undergraduate96.4%
Graduate / Professional64.3%
Total140100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hammond

Out of a total of 140 students who are enrolled in schools in Hammond, 29 (20.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 111 (79.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 3 (60.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 46 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hammond
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old32 (61.5%)20 (38.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over9 (60.0%)6 (40.0%)
Total111 (79.3%)29 (20.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hammond

Arts & humanities (43 | 53.1%), science & technology (12 | 14.8%), education (12 | 14.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (5 | 6.2%), and liberal arts & history (3 | 3.7%) are the most common fields of study among 81 individuals in Hammond who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hammond
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics22.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural56.2%
Physical & Health Sciences22.5%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1214.8%
Business00.0%
Education1214.8%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History33.7%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications22.5%
Arts & Humanities4353.1%
Total81100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Hammond

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hammond

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Hammond are males with 2 vehicles (39, accounting for 38.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (39, making up 42.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hammond
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle24 (23.8%)25 (27.5%)
2 Vehicles39 (38.6%)39 (42.9%)
3 Vehicles24 (23.8%)21 (23.1%)
4 Vehicles7 (6.9%)4 (4.4%)
5 or more Vehicles7 (6.9%)2 (2.2%)
Total101 (100.0%)91 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Hammond

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Hammond are 30 to 34 minutes (45 commuters, 24.9%), 15 to 19 minutes (22 commuters, 12.1%), and 10 to 14 minutes (19 commuters, 10.5%).
Commute Time in Hammond
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes105.5%
5 to 9 Minutes31.7%
10 to 14 Minutes1910.5%
15 to 19 Minutes2212.1%
20 to 24 Minutes189.9%
25 to 29 Minutes52.8%
30 to 34 Minutes4524.9%
35 to 39 Minutes95.0%
40 to 44 Minutes52.8%
45 to 59 Minutes189.9%
60 to 89 Minutes147.7%
90 or more Minutes137.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Hammond

The most common commute times in Hammond are 30 to 34 minutes (28 commuters, 27.7%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (17 commuters, 21.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Hammond
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes5 (5.0%)5 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes3 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes10 (9.9%)9 (11.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes6 (5.9%)16 (20.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes16 (15.8%)2 (2.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes5 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes28 (27.7%)17 (21.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes7 (6.9%)2 (2.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes3 (3.0%)2 (2.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes3 (3.0%)15 (18.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes12 (11.9%)2 (2.5%)
90 or more Minutes3 (3.0%)10 (12.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hammond

The most frequent times of departure to work in Hammond are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (17, 16.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (20, 25.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hammond
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM14 (13.9%)5 (6.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM17 (16.8%)3 (3.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM8 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM13 (12.9%)12 (15.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM13 (12.9%)2 (2.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM11 (10.9%)20 (25.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM10 (9.9%)7 (8.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4 (4.0%)6 (7.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)1 (1.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)6 (7.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (2.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM9 (8.9%)6 (7.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2 (2.0%)10 (12.5%)
Total101 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Hammond

Occupancy by Ownership in Hammond

Of the total 239 dwellings in Hammond, owner-occupied units account for 193 (80.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 46 (19.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Hammond
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units19380.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4619.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units239100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Hammond

Occupancy by Household Size in Hammond
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household7330.5%
2-Person Household9539.8%
3-Person Household3313.8%
4+ Person Household3815.9%
Total Housing Units239100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hammond

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hammond
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household45 (61.6%)28 (38.4%)
2-Person Household92 (96.8%)3 (3.2%)
3-Person Household31 (93.9%)2 (6.1%)
4+ Person Household25 (65.8%)13 (34.2%)
Total Housing Units193 (80.7%)46 (19.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hammond

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hammond
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School20 (74.1%)7 (25.9%)
High School Diploma61 (79.2%)16 (20.8%)
College/Associate Degree47 (69.1%)21 (30.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher65 (97.0%)2 (3.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hammond

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hammond
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6225.9%
35 to 44 Years3012.6%
45 to 54 Years3815.9%
55 to 64 Years3916.3%
65 to 74 Years3916.3%
75 to 84 Years166.7%
85 Years and Over156.3%
Total239100.0%

Housing Finances in Hammond

Median Income by Occupancy in Hammond

Median Income by Occupancy in Hammond
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied193 (80.7%)$79,821
Renter-Occupied46 (19.3%)$35,833
Average239 (100.0%)$72,292

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hammond

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hammond
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)3 (6.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)2 (4.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9992 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99911 (5.7%)8 (17.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99922 (11.4%)7 (15.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99915 (7.8%)11 (23.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99930 (15.5%)13 (28.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99943 (22.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99962 (32.1%)2 (4.3%)
$150,000 or more5 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total193 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hammond

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hammond
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30016 (8.3%)5 (10.9%)
$300 to $49927 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79934 (17.6%)15 (32.6%)
$800 to $99932 (16.6%)17 (37.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49933 (17.1%)7 (15.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99916 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49935 (18.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total193 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Hammond

Housing Structures in Hammond

Housing Structures in Hammond
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached19179.9%
Single Unit, Attached62.5%
2 Unit Apartments83.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2610.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments62.5%
Mobile Home / Other20.8%
Total239100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hammond

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hammond
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached185 (96.9%)6 (3.1%)
Single Unit, Attached6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total193 (80.7%)46 (19.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hammond

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hammond
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms2 (1.0%)15 (32.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms84 (43.5%)19 (41.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms66 (34.2%)12 (26.1%)
8 or more Rooms41 (21.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total193 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hammond

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hammond
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas143 (74.1%)28 (60.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas35 (18.1%)2 (4.3%)
Electricity15 (7.8%)16 (34.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total193 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Hammond

Household Vehicle Usage in Hammond
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1 (0.5%)2 (4.3%)
1 Vehicle41 (21.2%)42 (91.3%)
2 Vehicles72 (37.3%)2 (4.3%)
3 or more Vehicles79 (40.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total193 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Hammond

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Hammond

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units73120
Median Property Value$83,200$106,300
Median Household Income$47,917$3
Monthly Housing Costs$450$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,456$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hammond

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hammond
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00016 (21.9%)4 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99933 (45.2%)53 (44.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99924 (32.9%)63 (52.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total73 (100.0%)120 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hammond

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hammond
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99911 (15.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99915 (20.5%)2 (1.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99910 (13.7%)7 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99912 (16.4%)5 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99916 (21.9%)18 (15.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9994 (5.5%)27 (22.5%)
$150,000 or more2 (2.7%)58 (48.3%)
Total73 (100.0%)120 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hammond

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hammond
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x53 (72.6%)106,250 (88,541.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x1 (1.4%)69 (57.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x5 (6.9%)44 (36.7%)
4.0x or more13 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total73 (100.0%)120 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hammond

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hammond
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80020 (27.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49918 (24.7%)5 (4.2%)
$800 to $1,49935 (47.9%)4 (3.3%)
Total73 (100.0%)120 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Hammond

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hammond

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hammond
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years24 (92.3%)2 (7.7%)
6 to 18 Years104 (84.6%)19 (15.4%)
19 to 25 Years13 (72.2%)5 (27.8%)
26 to 34 Years90 (90.9%)9 (9.1%)
35 to 44 Years41 (70.7%)17 (29.3%)
45 to 54 Years61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total494 (90.5%)52 (9.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hammond

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hammond
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born24 (92.3%)2 (7.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen104 (84.6%)19 (15.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen13 (72.2%)5 (27.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hammond

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hammond
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00033 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99974 (89.2%)9 (10.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999141 (77.5%)41 (22.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999108 (98.2%)2 (1.8%)
$100,000 and over138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hammond

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hammond
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 617 (65.4%)12 (46.2%)
6 to 18 Years56 (45.5%)56 (45.5%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)13 (72.2%)
25 to 34 Years20 (20.2%)70 (70.7%)
35 to 44 Years12 (20.7%)29 (50.0%)
45 to 54 Years3 (4.9%)58 (95.1%)
55 to 64 Years14 (23.3%)47 (78.3%)
65 to 74 Years58 (100.0%)30 (51.7%)
75 Years and over43 (100.0%)23 (53.5%)
Total223 (40.8%)338 (61.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hammond

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hammond
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (17.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)10 (20.4%)
35 to 64 Years15 (16.0%)13 (15.3%)
65 to 74 Years10 (34.5%)7 (24.1%)
75 Years and over19 (76.0%)7 (38.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Hammond

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Hammond: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years8 (27.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over15 (60.0%)2 (11.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Hammond: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (10.3%)
75 Years and over9 (36.0%)6 (33.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Hammond: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (17.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)10 (20.4%)
35 to 64 Years11 (11.7%)2 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (6.9%)
75 Years and over3 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Hammond: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (10.6%)9 (10.6%)
65 to 74 Years3 (10.3%)5 (17.2%)
75 Years and over7 (28.0%)3 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Hammond: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (3.5%)2 (6.9%)
75 Years and over3 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Hammond

Computing Device Access in Hammond

Computing Device Access in Hammond
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop18175.7%
Smartphone20485.4%
Tablet14259.4%
No Computing Device2410.0%
Total239100.0%

Internet Access in Hammond

Internet Access in Hammond
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home15364.0%
Cellular Data Only3313.8%
Satellite Internet135.4%
No Internet4619.3%
Total239100.0%

Hammond Summary

Hammond, Illinois is a city located in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area and is located approximately 25 miles southeast of the city of Chicago. As of the 2010 census, the population of Hammond was 80,830, making it the fifth-largest city in the state of Illinois.

History

The area that is now Hammond was first settled in the early 19th century by German and Dutch immigrants. The city was officially incorporated in 1884 and was named after George H. Hammond, a prominent local businessman. In the late 19th century, Hammond became a major industrial center, with the development of the steel industry and the construction of the Illinois and Michigan Canal. The city also became a major transportation hub, with the construction of the Grand Trunk Railroad and the Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad.

Geography

Hammond is located in northeastern Illinois, approximately 25 miles southeast of the city of Chicago. It is situated on the southern shore of Lake Michigan, and is bordered by the cities of East Chicago, Whiting, and Calumet City. The city has a total area of 16.3 square miles, of which 15.9 square miles is land and 0.4 square miles is water.

Economy

Hammond is a major industrial center, with a diverse economy that includes manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and education. The city is home to several major employers, including ArcelorMittal, BP, and the University of Chicago Medical Center. The city also has a thriving tourism industry, with attractions such as the Hammond Marina, the Hammond Museum of History, and the Hammond Civic Center.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Hammond was 80,830, with a population density of 4,976 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 64.2% White, 24.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.3% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,945, and the median income for a family was $45,919. The per capita income for the city was $19,945. About 16.2% of families and 19.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Hammond?
Total Population of Hammond is 546.
What is the Total Male Population of Hammond?
Total Male Population of Hammond is 292.
What is the Total Female Population of Hammond?
Total Female Population of Hammond is 254.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Hammond?
There are 114.96 Males per 100 Females in Hammond.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Hammond?
There are 86.99 Females per 100 Males in Hammond.
What is the Median Population Age in Hammond?
Median Population Age in Hammond is 37.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Hammond
Average Family Size in Hammond is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Hammond
Average Household Size in Hammond is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Hammond?
Per Capita income in Hammond is $30,093.
What is the Median Family Income in Hammond?
Median Family Income in Hammond is $78,571.
What is the Median Household income in Hammond?
Median Household Income in Hammond is $72,292.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Hammond?
Income or Wage Gap in Hammond is 5.9%.
Women in Hammond earn 94.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Hammond?
Inequality or Gini Index in Hammond is 0.31.
How Large is the Labor Force in Hammond?
There are 235 People in the Labor Forcein in Hammond.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Hammond?
55.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Hammond.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Hammond?
Unemployment Rate in Hammond is 18.3%.