Hammond, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Hammond, Wisconsin
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Heart of St. Croix County
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Location of Hammond
in St. Croix County, Wisconsin |
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 Hammond, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Hammond, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
Hammond, Wisconsin
Location in North America
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | St. Croix |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village Board |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.16 sq mi (5.59 km2) |
| • Land | 2.16 sq mi (5.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,922 |
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1,886 |
| • Density | 873.15/sq mi (337.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-32350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1581640 |
Hammond is a small village located in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,922 people lived there. The village is part of the larger Town of Hammond. It was once known for a fun event called the Running of the Llamas!
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History of Hammond
Hammond got its name in 1856 from R. B. Hammond. He was one of the first people to own land where the village now stands. A post office has been open in Hammond since 1858, helping people send and receive mail for a very long time.
Geography of Hammond
Hammond covers an area of about 2.15 square miles (5.59 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
Where is Hammond Located?
Hammond is found at these coordinates: 44.975598 degrees North and -92.435452 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Main Roads in Hammond
The village is located right along U.S. Highway 12, which is a major road. Other important local roads include County Roads J, T, and TT, as well as Broadway Street and Davis Street. Interstate 94 is also very close by, making it easy to travel to and from Hammond.
People of Hammond (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 361 | — | |
| 1890 | 388 | 7.5% | |
| 1900 | 404 | 4.1% | |
| 1910 | 408 | 1.0% | |
| 1920 | 368 | −9.8% | |
| 1930 | 395 | 7.3% | |
| 1940 | 467 | 18.2% | |
| 1950 | 554 | 18.6% | |
| 1960 | 645 | 16.4% | |
| 1970 | 768 | 19.1% | |
| 1980 | 991 | 29.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,097 | 10.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,153 | 5.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,922 | 66.7% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,886 | −1.9% | |
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Hammond's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 1,922 people living in Hammond. These people made up 715 households, and 499 of those were families.
The village had 773 housing units available. Most of the people living in Hammond (96.0%) were White. About 2.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Age in Hammond
Out of the 715 households, about 40.7% had children under 18 living with them. Many households (54.8%) were married couples living together.
The average household had 2.62 people, and the average family had 3.08 people. The median age in the village was 33.1 years old. This means half the people were younger than 33.1, and half were older.
About 29.3% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 9.1% of the people were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.7%) and females (50.3%).
