State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
4.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,576.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.62% (46)
Growth Since 2010
13.75% (902)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Ponchatoula, Louisiana Population 2021
7,461
Ponchatoula is a city located in Tangipahoa Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 7,461, it is the 50th largest city in Louisiana and the 3804th largest city in the United States . Ponchatoula is currently growing at a rate of 0.62% annually and its population has increased by 13.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,559 in 2010. Ponchatoula reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 5 miles, Ponchatoula has a population density of 1,577 people per square mile.
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%
The current population of Ponchatoula, Louisiana is 7,461 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 7,369.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 6,559.
Ponchatoula, Louisiana Population 2021
| 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% |
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Ponchatoula Population by Race
Ponchatoula Population Pyramid $2021
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Ponchatoula Population by Age
Ponchatoula Households and Families
| 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
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Ponchatoula Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Ponchatoula Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Ponchatoula Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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 Educational Attainment by Race
Ponchatoula Earnings by Educational Attainment
Ponchatoula Language by Age
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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 Language
Ponchatoula Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,593 | 1,197 | 26.06% |
| Black | 2,206 | 355 | 16.09% |
| Multiple | 236 | 27 | 11.44% |
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 Poverty
Ponchatoula Poverty Rate by Education
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
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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
Ponchatoula Marital Status
Ponchatoula Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 134 | 3.58% |
| Black | 76 | 4.51% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 16.83% |
| Other Race | 17 | 100.00% |
Ponchatoula Veterans by Race
Ponchatoula Veterans by Education
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15.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
Ponchatoula Veterans by Education
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55.4%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Ponchatoula Employment by Age
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Ponchatoula Employment by Race
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Ponchatoula Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Ponchatoula Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |