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Las Cruces, NM vs Hammond, IN

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- Hammond is 0% more densely populated than Las Cruces.
- People are 4.7% less likely to be married in Hammond.
- The Median Age is 3.6 years older in Hammond.
 Las Cruces, NMHammond, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock77,491329,725,481
 Female Population50.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
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 Population - 201098,278  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock83,048285,036,114
 Population - 199062,126  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-9.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now69.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,403.593.4
 Land Area76.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Las Cruces, NMHammond, INUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Las Cruces, NMHammond, INUnited States
 White31.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock21.6%12.2%
 Asian1.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock39.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Las Cruces, NMHammond, INUnited States
 Married Population41.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock36.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.8%50.2%
 Never Married41.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.6%10.8%
 Widowed4.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.612.60
 Households43,995  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock17,92380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children26.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households18,312  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock27.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Las Cruces    50 Reviews

I've lived in Las Cruces for six months now. Before moving here I was in Albuquerque (3 hrs north) for four years and before that I lived in Northern Utah most of my  More

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Over 2 years ago

Las Cruces is a hidden gem! Homes are still affordable, you're not far from bigger city entertainment/transportation, and the scenery in beautiful. It's not all dry  More

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Over 4 years ago

It depends on what you are looking for; for me Las Cruces is and ideal place. I am retired and the kind of places I seek to live in have changed over the years. I have  More

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Reviews for Hammond    3 Reviews

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 17 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 19 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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