The map below shows majority race by area in South Hammond, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on South Hammond racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in South Hammond overall is white, making up 41.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 36.3%. There are more white people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northeast places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
South Hammond, Hammond, IN Population |
|---|---|
White |
41.5% |
Hispanic |
36.3% |
Black |
18.6% |
Asian |
1.5% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
South Hammond, Hammond, IN Population |
|---|---|
White |
41.5% |
Hispanic |
36.3% |
Black |
18.6% |
Asian |
1.5% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for South Hammond, Hammond, IN
The map below shows diversity in South Hammond. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
South Hammond Diversity Score
76
With a diversity score of 76 out of 100, South Hammond is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within South Hammond's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of South Hammond.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Columbia Center, Hammond, IN: less diverse
- Hollywood, Munster, IN: less diverse
- Bernice, Lansing, IL: more diverse
- Central Hammond, Hammond, IN: less diverse
- Forestdale, Hammond, IN: more diverse
- Fairmeadow, Munster, IN: less diverse
- North Hammond, Hammond, IN: less diverse
- Turner-Meyn Park, Hammond, IN: less diverse
- Pulaski Park, Hammond, IN: less diverse
- Berger, Dolton, IL: less diverse
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