Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Tangipahoa Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 135,218. It is the 10th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tangipahoa Parish is 35.7 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tangipahoa Parish is $57,256. This is 5% lower than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.4%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $204,600. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $208,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Tangipahoa Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 29.6%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 26.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.9%.