Hammond, IL is a small city located in Lake County, with a population of just 531 people. With a population density of 631 persons per square mile, Hammond is known for its tight-knit community and local businesses. Some of the popular business owners within the city include Pasion Mexicana Restaurant, Lula's Deli & Grocery Store, and Jim's Barbershop. Year-round outdoor activities such as biking on the Major Taylor Trail and fishing at Wolf Lake are popular pastimes for residents and visitors alike. There are also many organizations dedicated to enriching and supporting the community such as the Hammond Public Library, Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana, and The City of Hammond. Lastly, Hammond residents enjoy sporting events at the nearby Purdue University Northwest Calumet or catch a game from the minor league baseball team South Shore Railcats in nearby Gary.
The population in Hammond is 531. There are 702 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Hammond is 37.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Hammond is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Hammond
- 56.5% are married
- 19.8% are divorced
- 27.6% are married with children
- 16.4% have children, but are single
Race in Hammond
- 87.6% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 8.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander