Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
Hammond: City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
About
Hammond is a city located in the county of Tangipahoa Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 20,019 and a population density of 1,426 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 21,359 inhabitants.
The city was created 205 years ago in 1817.
Quick Facts about Hammond
| Population : | 21,359 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Tangipahoa Parish |
| Postal code : | 70401, 70403 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 985 |
| Area : | 14.04 km2 |
| Altitude : | 43 feet / 13 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1818 (205 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 18:42:21 (1st February 2023) |
| Density : | 1,521 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.27% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hammond is located at 30°30'17"N 90°27'47"W (30.5046300, -90.4629300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Hammond
Demographics
The population of Hammond increased by 6.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 20,019 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,004 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,088 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,199 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,223 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,315 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,408 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,430 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,764 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,437 | 3.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,359 | -0.37% | estimation process |
People born in Hammond (34)
People born in Hammond, including musician Michael Galasso, politician James Hobson Morrison, football player Mewelde Moore, .
List
- Larry Terry (American basketball player) he was born in 12/10/1972
- Wade Miley (Baseball pitcher) he was born in 13/11/1986
- Anthony Vereen (American basketball player) he was born in 21/01/1986
- Amanda Jelks (American actress) she was born in 09/10/1986
- Brock Williams (American football player) he was born in 11/08/1979
- Carl Schutz (American baseball player) he was born in 18/04/1936
- Carla Speed McNeil (comics artist) she was born in 21/01/1969
- Cynthia Chenault (American actress) she was born in 05/01/1937
- Dale M. Erdey (Member of the Louisiana State Senate) he was born in 06/12/1954
- Dorothy Ann Purser (American screenwriter)
- Duain Wolfe (Choral conductor) he was born in 24/10/1945
- Hodding Carter (American writer) he was born in 03/02/1907
- J.D. Lobue (television director) he was born in 23/08/1942
- James Wilcox (American novelist and professor) he was born in 04/04/1949
- Lindsey Cardinale (American musician) she was born in 05/02/1985
- Lloyd Stovall (American football coach (1911-1983)) he was born in 20/08/1911
- Ned McGehee (American sports coach) he was born in 09/04/1907
- Steve Pugh (Member of Louisiana State Legislature) he was born in 01/04/1961
Schools in Hammond
College & universities near Hammond, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160612 | Southeastern Louisiana University | Hammond (LA) | 70402 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hammond, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMD | Hammond | 404 N.E. Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| BTR | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 1253 Florida St. | BUS |
| SDL | Slidell | 1827 Front Street | RAIL |
| NOL | New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal | 1001 Loyola Avenue | UNK |
| PIC | Picayune | US 11 at Tate Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Hammond
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hammond Post Office | Hammond (LA) | 70401 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Hammond , Indiana city in Indiana, United States with a population of 75,342 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 Tangipahoa Parish
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Tangipahoa Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ponchatoula | 7,545 | City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Amite | 4,640 | Town in Louisiana |
| Natalbany | 2,984 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Kentwood | 2,452 | Town of the United States |
| Independence | 1,918 | Town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Roseland | 1,279 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Tangipahoa | 865 | Village in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Tickfaw | 780 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Hammond distances to largest Louisiana cities
