Hammond, Louisiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Hammond, Louisiana is 20,790 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 24th-largest city in Louisiana. The median household income is $41,222, the median home value is $219,400, and the median age is 26.4.
The population has grown 17.2% since 2010 (19,991 → 23,426).
20,790
Population
1459
People / sq mi
$41,222
Median Income
$219,400
Median Home Value
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Hammond covers 14.3 sq mi of land at 1459 people per square mile.
About Hammond, LA
The poverty rate is what most separates Hammond from the typical city: 27.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 20,790 residents, Hammond is a city in Louisiana. It ranks #24 among cities in Louisiana by population.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US cities: the median household earns just $41,222, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 27.8%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $219,400, with typical rent around $932.
Roughly 30.6% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 6.6%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Hammond: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Hammond city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Hammond city had a population of 19,991 in 2010 and 23,426 in 2024, a 17.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 23,426 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.19%.
23,426
Population (2024)
19,991
Population (2010)
23,426
Peak (2024)
1.19%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,991 |
| 2011 | 20,004 |
| 2012 | 20,088 |
| 2013 | 20,199 |
| 2014 | 20,223 |
| 2015 | 20,315 |
| 2016 | 20,408 |
| 2017 | 20,430 |
| 2018 | 20,764 |
| 2019 | 21,437 |
| 2020 | 19,708 |
| 2021 | 20,527 |
| 2022 | 21,550 |
| 2023 | 22,515 |
| 2024 | 23,426 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 50.7% |
| Black or African American | 44.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$41,222
Median Household Income
$23,251
Per Capita Income
27.8%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$219,400
Median Home Value
$932
Median Rent
48.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
85.9%
High School+
30.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
77.4%
Public Transit
6.6%
Work From Home
20.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
17.0%
Foreign Born
96.6%
Non-English at Home
3.6%
Veterans
21.5%
With Disability
93.7%
Health Insurance
94.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 21.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.0% |
| Retail Trade | 5.0% |
| Construction | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4.6% |
| Information | 4.6% |
| Public Administration | 4.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hammond, Louisiana has a population of 20,790 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 24th-largest city in Louisiana.
The median household income in Hammond, Louisiana is $41,222, with 27.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Hammond, Louisiana is $219,400, with median monthly rent at $932 and a homeownership rate of 48.0%.
The median age in Hammond, Louisiana is 26.4 years. The population is 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
The population has grown 17.2% since 2010 (19,991 → 23,426).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.