This was 13.9 percent lower than the state average of 36 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 76,141.
83.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Hammond for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 8,213 | 16.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 15,758 | 32.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 3,571 | 7.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3,323 | 6.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 7,084 | 14.5 |
| Associate's degree | 3,629 | 7.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5,251 | 10.8 |
| Master's degree | 1,590 | 3.3 |
| Professional school degree | 209 | 0.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 96 | 0.2 |
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