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Hammond School City
Hammond School City is a unified school district in Indiana with a community population of 76,878. The median household income is $55,530 and the median age is 36.0.
76,878
Population
3373
People / sq mi
$55,530
Median Income
36.0
Median Age
Hammond School City covers 23 sq mi of land at 3372.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 37.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 29.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$55,530
Median Household Income
$28,745
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$159,900
Median Home Value
$1,133
Median Rent
62.4%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
83.1%
High School+
17.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hammond School City serves a community with a population of 76,878 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Indiana.
The median household income in Hammond School City is $55,530, with a per capita income of $28,745. The poverty rate is 15.7%.
Hammond School City is 37.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 29.8% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Hammond School City, 83.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Hammond School City is $159,900, with a median rent of $1,133. The homeownership rate is 62.4%.
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Data for Hammond School City from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1804320).
Hammond School City stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US school districts, at roughly 3,373 people per square mile. With 76,878 residents, Hammond School City is a school district in Indiana.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $55,530, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 15.7%, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $159,900, with typical rent around $1,133.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US school districts: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Hammond School City: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.