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Hammond, IN is a city located in Lake County in the U.S. state of Indiana with a population of 77,491 and a population density of 3,309 people per square mile. Hammond is known for having some great local businesses such as Miller's Bakery, which has been providing delicious baked goods since 1945, Wolf Lake Drive-In Theater where you can enjoy the open air while watching a movie, and The Venue at Horseshoe Casino which offers numerous events from live concerts to comedy shows. In addition to its great businesses, Hammond also has plenty of year-round outdoor activities like golfing at Fox Creak Golf Course or camping at Camp Guyot which offers many amenities like family swimming pools, playgrounds and more. Additionally, there are many community organizations such as the Hammond Public Library and local sporting events like The Lakeshore Freedom Fest 5k Run/Walk held every summer.

The population in Hammond is 77,491. There are 3,404 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Hammond is 36.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Hammond is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Hammond
- 39.2% are married
- 11.8% are divorced
- 28.5% are married with children
- 27.3% have children, but are single
Race in Hammond

- 39.3% are White
- 21.0% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 36.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleHammond, IndianaUnited States
  77,491.0329,725,481.0
  50.9%50.5%
  49.1%49.5%
  36.338.4
 
  76,141.0326,569,308.0
  80,725.0309,327,143.0
  83,048.0285,036,114.0
  84,236.0251,960,433.0
  -9.3%15.6%
  -10.6%30.8%
 
  3403.593.4
  22.7683531905.423
  2.118264836.791
 
  35.8%59.4%
  21.6%12.2%
  1.2%5.6%
  0.2%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.0%0.4%
  1.6%3.2%
  39.4%18.4%
 
  39.2%49.8%
  36.8%48.0%
  2.4%1.8%
  60.8%50.2%
  43.8%33.8%
  10.6%10.8%
  6.5%5.6%
 
  2.612.6
  29,321.0124,010,992.0
  17,923.080,755,759.0
  24.8%30.5%
  34.0%42.9%
  11,398.043,255,233.0
  27.3%15.8%
  13.9%10.8%
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I am a resident of the area, has been my entire life. Growing up there were parts where I was nearly ashamed to be part of this community especially in the early2000's.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Hammond Indiana is within easy commute to Chicago and the Downtown area either by car or train, offering you all the advantages of city living, but not at the city cost.  More

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Over 18 years ago

I've never lived anywhere else, but have traveled to many U. S. cities. Hammond is an average (okay, maybe less than average city). Housing is affordable, although taxes  More

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