Ponchatoula, Louisiana Population 2022
Ponchatoula is a city located in Tangipahoa Parish Louisiana. Ponchatoula has a 2020 population of 7,507. Ponchatoula is currently growing at a rate of 0.62% annually and its population has increased by 14.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,572 in 2010.
The average household income in Ponchatoula is $61,202 with a poverty rate of 21.96%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $900 per month, and the median house value is $152,500. The median age in Ponchatoula is 34.4 years, 32.1 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
Ponchatoula Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ponchatoulawas:
- White: 65.23%
- Black or African American: 30.69%
- Two or more races: 3.28%
- Asian: 0.57%
- Other race: 0.24%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,693 | 65.23% |
| Black or African American | 2,208 | 30.69% |
| Two or More Races | 236 | 3.28% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.57% |
| Some Other Race | 17 | 0.24% |
Ponchatoula Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,863 | 2.5 | 66.2 |
| Non Family | 1,137 | 1.27 | 62 |
| Married | 969 | 3.05 | 80.8 |
| Female | 614 | 3.64 | 58.5 |
| Male | 143 | 3.68 | 33.6 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 300 | 6.07% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 396 | 8.01% |
| High School Graduate | 1,986 | 40.18% |
| Some College | 971 | 19.64% |
| Associates Degree | 300 | 6.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 788 | 15.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 202 | 4.09% |
Ponchatoula Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,345 | 3,155 | 722 |
| Black | 1,452 | 966 | 221 |
| Hispanic | 101 | 81 | 9 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 | 26 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 25 | 12 |
| Other Race | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 63.41%.
Ponchatoula Language by Age
Ponchatoula Language
96.49% of Ponchatoula residents speak only English, while 3.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.94% of the population.
Ponchatoula Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,593 | 1,197 | 26.06% |
| Black | 2,206 | 355 | 16.09% |
| Multiple | 236 | 27 | 11.44% |
| Other | NaN% |
21.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.64%
Male Poverty Rate
27.56%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Ponchatoula
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ponchatoula is White, with 26.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ponchatoula is Multiple, with 11.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.67%.
Ponchatoula Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Ponchatoula Married by Age and Sex
Ponchatoula Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Ponchatoula Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 134 | 3.58% |
| Black | 76 | 4.51% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 16.83% |
| Other Race | 17 | 100.00% |
Ponchatoula Veterans by Education
15.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
85.43%
Born in Ponchatoula
98.40%
Native Born
1.60%
Foreign Born
1.38%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.40% of Ponchatoula residents were born in the United States, with 85.43% having been born in Louisiana. 1.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7,507 | 46 | 0.62% |
| 2021 | 7,461 | 46 | 0.62% |
| 2020 | 7,415 | 46 | 0.62% |
| 2019 | 7,369 | 46 | 0.63% |
| 2018 | 7,323 | 116 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 7,207 | 109 | 1.54% |
| 2016 | 7,098 | 123 | 1.76% |
| 2015 | 6,975 | 145 | 2.12% |
| 2014 | 6,830 | 59 | 0.87% |
| 2013 | 6,771 | 92 | 1.38% |
| 2012 | 6,679 | 51 | 0.77% |
| 2011 | 6,628 | 56 | 0.85% |
| 2010 | 6,572 | 1,392 | 2.41% |
| 2000 | 5,180 | -245 | -0.46% |
| 1990 | 5,425 | -44 | -0.08% |
| 1980 | 5,469 | 924 | 1.87% |
| 1970 | 4,545 | -182 | -0.39% |
| 1960 | 4,727 | 637 | 1.46% |
| 1950 | 4,090 | 89 | 0.22% |
| 1940 | 4,001 | 1,103 | 3.28% |
| 1930 | 2,898 | 0.00% |