Hammond, IN

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Population

77,827

0.666% decline

Median Age

33.9


Median Household Income

$44,427

6.58% growth

Poverty Rate

22.2%


Number of Employees

33,429

1.48% growth

Median Property Value

$87,600

0.574% growth

About

Economy

Health

Diversity

Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Hammond, IN had a population of 77.8k people with a median age of 33.9 and a median household income of $44,427. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Hammond, IN declined from 78,349 to 77,827, a -0.666% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,685 to $44,427, a 6.58% increase.

The population of Hammond, IN is 39.3% White Alone, 36.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 21% Black or African American Alone. 25.7% of the people in Hammond, IN speak a non-English language, and 93% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hammond, IN are Purdue University-Calumet Campus (2,038 degrees awarded in 2016), Brightwood College-Hammond (256 degrees), and Calumet College of Saint Joseph (249 degrees).

The median property value in Hammond, IN is $87,600, and the homeownership rate is 59.7%. Most people in Hammond, IN commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 26.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Hammond, IN is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Hammond, IN employs 33.4k people. The largest industries in Hammond, IN are Manufacturing (5,525 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,068 people), and Retail Trade (3,998 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($83,073), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($46,694), and Manufacturing ($41,951).

Median household income in Hammond, IN is $44,427. Males in Hammond, IN have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,677. The income inequality in Hammond, IN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$44,427

2017 value

± $1,601

6.58%

1 Year Growth

± 4.49%

Households in Hammond, IN have a median annual income of $44,427, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $41,685 in 2016, which represents a 6.58% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$59,508

Average Male Salary

± $1,197

$42,677

Average Female Salary

± $917

In 2017, full-time male employees in Hammond, IN made 1.39 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $60,595 ± $7,828

  2. White

    $45,279 ± $744

  3. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

    $41,920 ± $17,388

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Hammond, IN workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.34 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hammond, IN is from Indiana.

0.456

2017 Wage GINI

0.457

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0682% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 216

  2. Census Tract 215

  3. Census Tract 213

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hammond, IN was Census Tract 216 with a value of $55,371, followed by Census Tract 215 and Census Tract 213, with respective values of $53,125 and $49,421.

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

22.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hammond, IN (17k out of 76.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. Hispanic

    6,449 ± 599

  2. White

    6,307 ± 508

  3. Black

    5,528 ± 492

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hammond, IN is Hispanic, followed by White and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

33.4k

2017 Value

± 1,211

1.48%

1 Year growth

± 4.98%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Hammond, IN grew at a rate of 1.48%, from 32.9k employees to 33.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hammond, IN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,494 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,404 people), and Production Occupations (3,376 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hammond, IN.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Hammond, IN, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,494 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,404 people), and Production Occupations (3,376 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Hammond, IN has an unusually high number of residents working as Material Moving Occupations (2.33 times higher than expected), Transportation Occupations (1.77 times), and Production Occupations (1.74 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Hammond, IN, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($66,197), Legal Occupations ($65,464), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($55,208).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

33.4k

2017 Value

± 1,211

1.48%

1 Year growth

± 4.98%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Hammond, IN grew at a rate of 1.48%, from 32.9k employees to 33.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hammond, IN, are Manufacturing (5,525 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,068 people), and Retail Trade (3,998 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hammond, IN, though some of these residents may live in Hammond, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Hammond, IN, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (5,525 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,068 people), and Retail Trade (3,998 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Hammond, IN has an unusually high number of Transportation & Warehousing (1.87 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.63 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.48 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Hammond, IN, by median earnings, are Utilities ($83,073), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($46,694), and Manufacturing ($41,951).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Motorized vehicles

    $69.1B

  2. Base metals

    $42.9B

  3. Mixed freight

    $39.9B

In 2015, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $69.1B, followed by Base metals with $42.9B and Mixed freight and $39.9B.

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$446B

2015 Value

$698B

Projected 2045 Value

56.6% growth

In 2015, total outbound Indiana trade was $446B. This is expected to increase 56.6% to $698B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Ohio

    $39.9B

  2. Michigan

    $32.7B

  3. Illinois

    $31.7B

In 2015, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $39.9B, followed by Michigan with $32.7B and Illinois and $31.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

84.9% of the population of Hammond, IN has health coverage, with 43.2% on employee plans, 23.1% on Medicaid, 9.46% on Medicare, 8.29% on non-group plans, and 0.831% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Hammond, IN was $8,300 in 2014. This is a 4.76% increase from the previous year ($7,923).

Primary care physicians in Hammond, IN see 1505 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.07% increase from the previous year (1489 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1852 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 701 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jay County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.4%). Additionally, Grant County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,505 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Indiana see an average of 1,505 patients per year. This represents a 1.07% increase from the previous year (1,489 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Indiana in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,300

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,078

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,285

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,714

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Indiana (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.76%, from $7,923 to $8,300.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

15.1%

Uninsured

43.2%

Employer Coverage

23.1%

Medicaid

9.46%

Medicare

8.29%

Non-Group

0.831%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hammond, IN declined by 12.3% from 17.2% to 15.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hammond, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Jay County

    15.4% prevalence

  2. Martin County

    15.1% prevalence

  3. Rush County

    15% prevalence

Jay County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Indiana, at 15.4%.

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Diversity

Hammond, IN is home to a population of 77.8k people, from which 93% are citizens. As of 2017, 11.3% of Hammond, IN residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Hammond, IN is composed of 30.6k White Alone residents (39.3%), 28.5k Hispanic or Latino residents (36.6%), 16.3k Black or African American Alone residents (21%), 1.18k Two or More Races residents (1.51%), 954 Asian Alone residents (1.23%), 187 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.24%), 86 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.111%), and 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Hammond, IN are Spanish or Spanish Creole (16,947 speakers), Arabic (268 speakers), and Chinese (265 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

32

Median Native-Born Age

± 1

42

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.6

In 2017, the median age of all people in Hammond, IN was 33.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 32, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Hammond, IN are getting staying the same age. In 2016, the average age of all Hammond, IN residents was 34.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

11.3%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

11.2%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 11.3% of Hammond, IN residents were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hammond, IN was 11.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    106,451 ± 7,946 people

  2. India

    28,953 ± 4,168 people

  3. China

    22,599 ± 3,684 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hammond, IN was Mexico, the natal country of 106,451 Hammond, IN residents, followed by India with 28,953 and China with 22,599.

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Citizenship

93%

2017 Citizenship

93.1%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 93% of Hammond, IN residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Hammond, IN was 93.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    30.6k ± 875

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    28.5k ± 1.7k

  3. Black or African American Alone

    16.3k ± 944

In 2017, there were 1.07 times more White Alone residents (30.6k people) in Hammond, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.5k Hispanic or Latino and 16.3k Black or African American Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Hammond, IN as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish or Spanish Creole

    16,947 speakers (23.1%)

  2. Arabic

    268 speakers (0.366%)

  3. Chinese

    265 speakers (0.362%)

25.7% of Hammond, IN citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Hammond, IN was Spanish or Spanish Creole. 23.1% of the overall population of Hammond, IN are native Spanish or Spanish Creole speakers. 0.366% speak Arabic and 0.362% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    1,398 ± 189

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    562 ± 160

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    509 ± 142

Hammond, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.49 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2016, universities in Hammond, IN awarded 2,543 degrees. The student population of Hammond, IN is skewed towards women, with 4,465 male students and 5,982 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hammond, IN are White (1,301 and 56.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (451 and 19.7%), Black or African American (353 and 15.4%), and Unknown (75 and 3.27%).

The largest universities in Hammond, IN by number of degrees awarded are Purdue University-Calumet Campus (2,038 and 80.1%), Brightwood College-Hammond (256 and 10.1%), and Calumet College of Saint Joseph (249 and 9.79%).

The most popular majors in Hammond, IN are Registered Nursing (742 and 29.2%), General Business Administration & Management (211 and 8.3%), and Medical Assistant (143 and 5.62%).

The median tuition costs in Hammond, IN are $17,300 for private four year colleges, and $6,341 and $15,193 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration

    75 degrees awarded

  2. Registered Nursing

    712 degrees awarded

  3. General Business Administration & Management

    125 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hammond, IN was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 75 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Purdue University-Calumet Campus

    2,038 degrees awarded

  2. Brightwood College-Hammond

    256 degrees awarded

  3. Calumet College of Saint Joseph

    249 degrees awarded

$6,341

Median In-State Public

$17,300

Median Private

In 2016, the Hammond, IN institution with the largest number of graduating students was Purdue University-Calumet Campus with 2,038 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

945

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,598

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2016, 945 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hammond, IN, which is 0.591 times less than the 1,598 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    1,301 degrees awarded

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    451 degrees awarded

  3. Black or African American

    353 degrees awarded

In 2016 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Hammond, IN were to White students. These 1,301 degrees mean that there were 2.88 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 451 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Hammond, IN was $87,600 in 2017, which is 0.403 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $87,100 to $87,600, a 0.574% increase. The homeownership rate in Hammond, IN is 59.7%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Hammond, IN have an average commute time of 26.4 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Hammond, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$44,427

Median Household Income

± $1,601

28.4k

Number of Households

± 989

In 2017, the median household income of the 28.4k households in Hammond, IN grew to $44,427 from the previous year's value of $41,685.

The following chart displays the households in Hammond, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$87,600

2017 Median

± $1,528

$87,100

2016 Median

± $1,494

In 2017, the median property value in Hammond, IN grew to to $87,600 from the previous year's value of $87,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Hammond, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hammond, IN the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Hammond, IN distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hammond, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

59.7%

2017 Homeownership

60.5%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 59.7% of the housing units in Hammond, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Hammond, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hammond, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hammond, IN have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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Commute Time

26.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hammond, IN have a longer commute time (26.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.6% of the workforce in Hammond, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    82.3%

  2. Carpooled

    10.4%

  3. Public Transit

    3%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Hammond, IN was Drove Alone, followed by those who Carpooled and those who Public Transit.

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