Hammond, IN Demographics

A map of Hammond's Population by Race

Hammond, Indiana has an estimated population of 76,768, a slight decrease from the 77,879 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.2% Hispanic, 32.5% White, 22.5% Black, 2.7% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hammond, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hammond is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hammond, that probability was 68.2% in 2020 and 68.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hammond is ranked the 8th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hammond was ranked the 8th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hammond's White Population

24,962 residents of Hammond, or 32.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hammond is significantly lower than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Hammond ranks 693rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hammond's White population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of Hammond's population has increased from 30.4% to 32.5%.

Hammond is more White than neighboring East Chicago (6.1% White), Burnham (9.4% White), Whiting (29.8% White), and Calumet City (5.6% White). Hammond is less White than neighboring Munster (69.6% White).

Hammond's Black Population

17,292 residents of Hammond, or 22.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hammond is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Hammond ranks 9th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hammond's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.7%. Black residents' share of Hammond's population has decreased from 25.1% to 22.5%.

Hammond is more Black than neighboring Whiting (3.4% Black), and Munster (7.4% Black). Hammond is less Black than neighboring East Chicago (36.1% Black), Burnham (63.6% Black), and Calumet City (75.1% Black).

Hammond's Asian Population

1,154 residents of Hammond, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hammond is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Hammond ranks 175th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hammond's Asian population has grown by an estimated 88.9%. Asian residents' share of Hammond's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.5%.

Hammond is more Asian than neighboring East Chicago (0% Asian), Burnham (0.2% Asian), Whiting (0% Asian), and Calumet City (0.2% Asian). Hammond is less Asian than neighboring Munster (6.3% Asian).

Hammond's Hispanic Population

30,890 residents of Hammond, or 40.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hammond is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Hammond ranks 6th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hammond's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Hammond's population has remained roughly unchanged at 40.2%.

Hammond is more Hispanic than neighboring Burnham (25.8% Hispanic), Calumet City (16.3% Hispanic), and Munster (14.5% Hispanic). Hammond is less Hispanic than neighboring East Chicago (57.2% Hispanic), and Whiting (65.3% Hispanic).

Hammond's Native American/Other Population

399 residents of Hammond, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hammond is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Hammond ranks 254th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hammond's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hammond's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Hammond is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Chicago (0.2% Native American/Other), Burnham (0.3% Native American/Other), Whiting (0.4% Native American/Other), Calumet City (0.3% Native American/Other), and Munster (0.3% Native American/Other).

Hammond's Multiracial Population

2,071 residents of Hammond, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hammond is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Hammond ranks 460th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hammond's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Hammond's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Hammond is more Multiracial than neighboring East Chicago (0.5% Multiracial), Burnham (0.7% Multiracial), Whiting (1.1% Multiracial), Calumet City (2.6% Multiracial), and Munster (1.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.