Hammond, LA Demographics

A map of Hammond's Population by Race

Hammond, Louisiana has an estimated population of 21,539, an increase from the 19,584 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.9% White, 43.4% Black, 3.0% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, and 0.9% 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 has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Louisiana 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 59.9% in 2020 and 56.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hammond is ranked the 21st most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 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 24th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hammond's White Population

10,752 residents of Hammond, or 49.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hammond is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Hammond ranks 356th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hammond's White population has grown by an estimated 25.3%. White residents' share of Hammond's population has increased from 43.8% to 49.9%.

Hammond is more White than neighboring Natalbany (38% White). Hammond is less White than neighboring Ponchatoula (60.3% White), Tickfaw (56.7% White), Springfield (79.8% White), and Albany (97.4% White).

Hammond's Black Population

9,340 residents of Hammond, or 43.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hammond is considerably higher than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Hammond ranks 134th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hammond's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Black residents' share of Hammond's population has decreased from 45.3% to 43.4%.

Hammond is more Black than neighboring Ponchatoula (31.9% Black), Tickfaw (25.1% Black), Springfield (7.6% Black), and Albany (1.1% Black). Hammond is less Black than neighboring Natalbany (49.5% Black).

Hammond's Asian Population

266 residents of Hammond, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hammond is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Hammond ranks 71st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hammond's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.7%. Asian residents' share of Hammond's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.2%.

Hammond is more Asian than neighboring Ponchatoula (0.9% Asian), Tickfaw (0% Asian), Springfield (0.5% Asian), and Albany (0% Asian). Hammond is less Asian than neighboring Natalbany (1.9% Asian).

Hammond's Hispanic Population

643 residents of Hammond, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hammond is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Hammond ranks 131st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hammond's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 38.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Hammond's population has decreased from 5.3% to 3.0%.

Hammond is more Hispanic than neighboring Springfield (1% Hispanic), and Albany (1.4% Hispanic). Hammond is less Hispanic than neighboring Natalbany (8% Hispanic), Ponchatoula (3.7% Hispanic), and Tickfaw (17.2% Hispanic).

Hammond's Native American/Other Population

198 residents of Hammond, or 0.9% 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 Louisiana overall, where 1% 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 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hammond's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 57.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hammond's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Hammond is more Native American/Other than neighboring Natalbany (0% Native American/Other), Tickfaw (0% Native American/Other), Springfield (0% Native American/Other), and Albany (0% Native American/Other). Hammond is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ponchatoula (1.2% Native American/Other).

Hammond's Multiracial Population

340 residents of Hammond, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hammond is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Hammond ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hammond's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Hammond's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.6%.

Hammond is more Multiracial than neighboring Tickfaw (1.1% Multiracial), and Albany (0.1% Multiracial). Hammond is less Multiracial than neighboring Natalbany (2.7% Multiracial), Ponchatoula (2% Multiracial), and Springfield (11% 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.