Hammond Lake County, Indiana
Hammond: City in Indiana, United States
About
Hammond is a city located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 80,830 and a population density of 1,254 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 75,342 inhabitants.
The city was created 137 years ago in 1883.
Hammond Quick Facts
| Population : | 75,342 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Lake County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 219 |
| Area : | 64.45 km2 |
| Altitude : | 610 feet / 186, 176 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1884 (137 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:45:57 (27th November 2021) |
| Postal code : | 46320 |
| Density : | 1,169 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.28% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 27℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Hammond is located at 41°35'0"N 87°30'0"W (41.5833700, -87.5000400).
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Weather
Hammond forecast: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. more
- Official Website
Official website of Hammond
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hammond decreased by 7.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 80,830 | - | census |
| 2011 | 80,233 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 79,671 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 79,041 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 78,625 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 77,737 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 77,200 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 76,529 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 75,954 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 75,638 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 75,342 | -0.39% | estimation process |
Local Places in Hammond
People born in Hammond (83)
People born in Hammond, including pentecostal evangelist David Wilkerson, professional wrestler and actor Terry Funk, professional wrestler and trainer Dory Funk Jr., you can see a list of people who born in Hammond.
- Mike D. Rogers (U.S. Representative) he was born in 16/07/1958
- Kathleen Burke (American actress (1913-1980)) she was born in 05/09/1913
- Jordan Schafer (Baseball player from the United States) he was born in 04/09/1986
- Carl Frederick Mengeling (Catholic bishop) he was born in 22/10/1930
- John Farrell (American speed skater and speed skating coach) he was born in 28/08/1906
- Jan Johnson (athletics competitor) he was born in 11/11/1950
- Michael Badnarik (American software engineer) he was born in 01/08/1954
- Aaron Rosand (American musician) he was born in 15/03/1927
- Jeremy Jordan (American singer and actor (born 1973)) he was born in 19/09/1973
- Bob Wilkins (American television host) he was born in 11/04/1932
- Stephan Bonnar (American mixed martial artist) he was born in 04/04/1977
- R.J.Q. Adams (professor of modern British history at Texas A&M University) he was born in 22/09/1943
- Charles B. Pierce (Director, screenwriter, producer, set decorator, cinematographer, and actor (1938-2010)) he was born in 16/06/1938
- Dory Funk (American professional wrestler (1919-1973)) he was born in 04/05/1919
- Glenn Michael Souther (spy) he was born in 30/01/1957
- Wade Guyton (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1972
- Bob Donham (American professional basketball player) he was born in 11/10/1926
- Frank Radovich (American basketball coach and basketball player) he was born in 03/03/1938
Schools in Hammond
College & universities near Hammond, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 490805 | Purdue University Northwest | Hammond (IN) | 46323 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hammond, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DYE | Dyer station | 913 Sheffield Avenue | RAIL |
| HMI | Hammond–Whiting station | 1135 South Calumet Ave. | RAIL |
| GRY | Gary, IN | 100 West 4th Avenue | BUS |
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Hammond
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| South Calumet Avenu Post Office | Hammond (IN) | 46324 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Hammond , Louisiana city in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 21,359 people.
- Hammond , Wisconsin village in St. Croix County, Wisconsin with a population of 2,429 people.
- Hammond , New York town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States with a population of 1,153 people.
- Hammond , Illinois village in Illinois with a population of 478 people.
- Hammond , Minnesota city in Minnesota with a population of 167 people.
Other cities in Lake County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Lake County , IN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| City of Gary | 80,294 | City in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Gary | 74,693 | City in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Merrillville | 34,916 | Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana |
| Crown Point | 30,906 | City in Indiana, USA |
| Schererville | 28,593 | Town in northwest Indiana, USA |
| Hobart | 27,913 | City in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America |
| East Chicago | 27,742 | City in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Munster | 22,483 | Town in the U. |
| Highland | 22,283 | Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Griffith | 16,032 | Town in Calumet and St. |
| Dyer | 15,955 | Town in Indiana |
| Cedar Lake | 13,588 | Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Lake Station | 11,850 | City in Indiana, United States |
| Lowell | 9,450 | Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Winfield | 5,486 | Town of the United States |
| Whiting | 4,814 | City in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Hammond distances to largest Indiana cities
