Poverty Rate in Hammond, Indiana
In Hammond, Indiana, an estimated 15,243 of 76,572 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Hammond, Indiana?
The poverty rate in Hammond, Indiana is 19.9%.
- How many people in Hammond, Indiana live in poverty?
In Hammond, Indiana, an estimated 15,243 of 76,572 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Hammond, Indiana compare to the average for Indiana?
The poverty rate in Hammond, Indiana is 57.94% higher than the Indiana average. In Hammond, Indiana, an estimated 19.9% of 76,572 people live in poverty. In Indiana, 12.6% of 6,645,013 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Hammond, Indiana compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Hammond, Indiana is 57.94% higher than the US average. In Hammond, Indiana, an estimated 19.9% of 76,572 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
30.5% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Hammond, Indiana
2023
30.5% of 17 thousand people
Under 5 years
37.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Hammond, Indiana
2023
37.3% of 5 thousand people
5 to 17 years
27.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Hammond, Indiana
2023
27.7% of 12 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
30.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Hammond, Indiana
2023
30.5% of 17 thousand people
18 to 64 years
22.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Hammond, Indiana
2023
22.3% of 48 thousand people
18 to 34 years
22.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Hammond, Indiana
2023
22.9% of 19 thousand people
35 to 64 years
21.9% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Hammond, Indiana
2023
21.9% of 30 thousand people
60 years and over
27% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Hammond, Indiana
2023
27% of 15 thousand people
65 years and over
24.3% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Hammond, Indiana
2023
24.3% of 10 thousand people
White
16.8% Poverty Rate for White people in Hammond, Indiana
2023
16.8% of 25 thousand people
Black or African American
28% Poverty Rate for Black People in Hammond, Indiana
2023
28% of 14 thousand people
Some other race
34.1% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Hammond, Indiana
2023
34.1% of 22 thousand people
Two or more races
13.7% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Hammond, Indiana
2023
13.7% of 12 thousand people
Hispanic
28.4% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Hammond, Indiana
2023
28.4% of 37 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
15.4% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Hammond, Indiana
2023
15.4% of 21 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
22.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Hammond, Indiana
2023
22.8% of 50 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
33.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Hammond, Indiana
2023
33.1% of 11 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
22% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Hammond, Indiana
2023
22% of 16 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
21.3% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Hammond, Indiana
2023
21.3% of 15 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Hammond, Indiana
2023
13.3% of 8 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
10.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Hammond, Indiana
2023
10.9% of 35 thousand people
Employed
9.5% Poverty Rate for employed people in Hammond, Indiana
2023
9.5% of 32 thousand people
Male
11% Poverty Rate for employed men in Hammond, Indiana
2023
11% of 17 thousand people
Female
7.9% Poverty Rate for employed women in Hammond, Indiana
2023
7.9% of 15 thousand people
Unemployed
24.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Hammond, Indiana
2023
24.4% of 3 thousand people
Male
6.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Hammond, Indiana
2023
6.6% of 2 thousand people
Female
51.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Hammond, Indiana
2023
51.9% of 1 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
22.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Hammond, Indiana
2023
22.5% of 60 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Hammond, Indiana
2023
3.4% of 24 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
26% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Hammond, Indiana
2023
26% of 11 thousand people
Did not work
39.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Hammond, Indiana
2023
39.8% of 24 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
33.7% Poverty Rate for single people in Hammond, Indiana
2023
33.7% of 16 thousand people
Male
28.7% Poverty Rate for single men in Hammond, Indiana
2023
28.7% of 8 thousand people
Female
39.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Hammond, Indiana
2023
39.2% of 8 thousand people
18 to 24 years
32.7% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Hammond, Indiana
2023
32.7% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
46.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Hammond, Indiana
2023
46.8% of 2 thousand people
35 to 44 years
19.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Hammond, Indiana
2023
19.6% of 2 thousand people
45 to 54 years
35.9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Hammond, Indiana
2023
35.9% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
36.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Hammond, Indiana
2023
36.2% of 4 thousand people
65 to 74 years
35.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Hammond, Indiana
2023
35.4% of 1 thousand people
75 years and over
21% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Hammond, Indiana
2023
21% of 1 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Hammond, Indiana
2023
1% of 7 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
49.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Hammond, Indiana
2023
49.7% of 3 thousand people
Did not work
60.5% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Hammond, Indiana
2023
60.5% of 7 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
24.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Hammond, Indiana
2023
24.4%
Poverty Rate by City around Lake County
- Cedar Lake, Indiana 3.7% of 14,215 people.
- Crown Point, Indiana 6.1% of 32,325 people.
- Dyer, Indiana 5.6% of 16,089 people.
- East Chicago, Indiana 27% of 26,173 people.
- Gary, Indiana 32.2% of 68,479 people.