Tangipahoa, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Tangipahoa, Louisiana Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Tangipahoa, Louisiana had a total population of 522, the 352nd largest village in Louisiana, with a median household income of $20,144, which is 67% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 65.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 67% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (65.5%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 4.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Unemployment rate of 17.9% is notably above the national average.

Tangipahoa Quick Facts

Population 522

Median Household Income $20,144

Median Home Value N/A

Poverty Rate 65.5%

Unemployment Rate 17.9%

Median Age 29.9 years

Homeownership Rate 62.9%

Affordability Ratio N/A

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.3%

High School Graduation Rate 68.2%

Diversity Index 12/100

Population 522 352nd of 488

Median Income $20,144 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 65.5% 426% higher than national

Median Home Value N/A

How Tangipahoa Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	495	522	+5.5%
Median household income	$18,750	$20,144	+7.4%

How Tangipahoa Compares

Median Household Income

Tangipahoa

$20,144

$60,756

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

$216,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 71.1%

$25K-$50K 12.2%

$50K-$100K 10.7%

$100K+ 6.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

11.2%

$10K-$15K

6.6%

$15K-$20K

31.5%

$20K-$25K

21.8%

$25K-$30K

3.0%

$30K-$35K

0.5%

$35K-$40K

3.0%

$40K-$45K

1.5%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

8.1%

$60K-$75K

0.0%

$75K-$100K

2.5%

$100K-$125K

2.0%

$125K-$150K

1.0%

$150K-$200K

1.5%

$200K+

1.5%

Employment

17.9% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

45.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.9%

Renter 37.1%

Median gross rent $917/mo 54.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

35.8%

18-34

20.5%

35-54

26.6%

55-74

12.3%

75+

4.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 59 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Tangipahoa Rankings in Louisiana

#352 Population of 488

#423 Median Income of 437

#447 Education of 488

N/A Home Value of 425

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Other Cities in Tangipahoa Parish

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hammond	21,539	$48,166	28.9%	$221,400
Ponchatoula	7,808	$51,161	14.3%	$200,300
Amite City	4,048	$44,636	11.2%	$112,800
Natalbany	2,416	$32,483	40.8%	$151,200
Independence	2,207	$40,268	31.0%	$147,000
Kentwood	2,087	$31,364	35.3%	$95,500
Roseland	1,070	$45,856	54.2%	$112,500
Tickfaw	857	$54,125	20.6%	$180,300

Cities Similar to Tangipahoa

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Junction City	525	N/A	N/A	7.0%	59.1%
Napoleonville	511	N/A	N/A	5.3%	55.0%
Roanoke	482	N/A	$169,600	13.4%	6.6%
Converse	455	N/A	$82,000	15.8%	22.6%
Waterproof	576	$21,786	$47,300	20.7%	70.7%

A note before these figures: with a population of 522, Tangipahoa's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Tangipahoa is a small community located in Louisiana, within Tangipahoa Parish. The total population is 522. It ranks as the 352nd most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tangipahoa is 29.9 years. This is 21% lower than the state median of 38.0 years. With 35.8% of the population under 18, Tangipahoa has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tangipahoa is $20,144. This is 67% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 75% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 65.5%. This is 246% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 17.9%. This is 185% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Tangipahoa has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 93.7% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 2.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 55.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (93.7% vs 30.5%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 7.2%.

Education

4.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 68.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Tangipahoa, Louisiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Tangipahoa, Louisiana?

Tangipahoa, Louisiana has a population of 522 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Tangipahoa, LA?

The median household income in Tangipahoa is $20,144, which is 75% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Tangipahoa, LA?

The poverty rate in Tangipahoa is 65.5%. This means approximately 342 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Tangipahoa, Louisiana?

Tangipahoa's population is 2.9% White, 93.7% Black, 1.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Tangipahoa, LA?

The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Tangipahoa — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.

How educated is Tangipahoa, Louisiana?

4.3% of adults (25+) in Tangipahoa hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.