Hammond, IN Demographics

A map of Hammond's Population by Race

Hammond, Indiana had a population of 77,879 in 2020. It was 30.4% White, 25.1% Black, 0.8% Asian, 40.2% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hammond, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 696 places in Indiana, Hammond is the 8th most populous. 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's White Population

23,674 residents of Hammond identify as White, or 30.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Hammond considerably less than the White share of the population of Indiana (75.5% White). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Hammond is ranked #693 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Hammond is more White than neighboring East Chicago (6.1% White), Burnham (12.1% White), and Calumet City (7.4% White). Hammond is less White than neighboring Whiting (44.5% White), and Munster (68.4% White).

Hammond's Black Population

19,584 residents of Hammond identify as Black, or 25.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hammond larger than the Black share of the population of Indiana (9.4% Black). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Hammond is ranked #9 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Hammond is more Black than neighboring Whiting (3.2% Black), and Munster (6.1% Black). Hammond is less Black than neighboring East Chicago (39.3% Black), Burnham (59.8% Black), and Calumet City (72% Black).

Hammond's Asian Population

611 residents of Hammond identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hammond roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Indiana (2.5% Asian). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Hammond is ranked #162 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Hammond is more Asian than neighboring East Chicago (0.2% Asian), Burnham (0.3% Asian), Whiting (0.5% Asian), and Calumet City (0.1% Asian). Hammond is less Asian than neighboring Munster (6.3% Asian).

Hammond's Hispanic Population

31,342 residents of Hammond identify as Hispanic, or 40.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hammond considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Indiana (8.2% Hispanic). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Hammond is ranked #6 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Hammond is more Hispanic than neighboring Burnham (25.6% Hispanic), Calumet City (18% Hispanic), and Munster (15.6% Hispanic). Hammond is less Hispanic than neighboring East Chicago (52.6% Hispanic), and Whiting (49.1% Hispanic).

Hammond's Native American/Other Population

420 residents of Hammond identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hammond roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Indiana (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Hammond is ranked #242 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

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

Hammond's Multiracial Population

2,248 residents of Hammond identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hammond roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Indiana (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Hammond is ranked #452 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Hammond is more Multiracial than neighboring East Chicago (1.3% Multiracial), Burnham (1.8% Multiracial), Whiting (2.5% Multiracial), and Calumet City (1.9% Multiracial). Hammond is less Multiracial than neighboring Munster (3.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.