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Hammond, Louisiana

Hammond, Louisiana, in Tangipahoa county, is 37 miles N of Kenner, Louisiana (center to center) and 44 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 17,639.

The People and Families of Hammond

In Hammond, about 33% of adults are married. Hammond is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hammond had a median family income of $31,617. To its credit, the people in Hammond value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Hammond ($6,575). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Hammond Housing

About 51% of housing units in Hammond are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Hammond, 91% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Hammond strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHammond Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyHammond College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Hammond Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Hammond Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Hammond, LA

Comparing Hammond to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Racial Diversity89
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Senior Citizens44
Well-Paid Single Women28
Male Share of the Population13
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
Median Family Income16
People in Middle Class or Better14
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home59
Public Transportation Use47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Rents72
People Living Alone67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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