Tangipahoa Parish's 2026 population is estimated at 143,471, reflecting a 1.29% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Tangipahoa Parish is the 10th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 121,463 and has grown 18.12% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.9 years
Female: 36.5 years
Male: 35.1 years
There are 103,159 adults, (21,034 of whom are seniors) in Tangipahoa Parish.
Female: 69,967 (51.2%)
Male: 66,771 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Tangipahoa Parish includes 61.21% White, 29.33% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83,696 | 61.21% |
| Black or African American | 40,109 | 29.33% |
| Two or more races | 10,049 | 7.35% |
| Other race | 1,639 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 1,083 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 114 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.04% |
Tangipahoa Parish 's average per capita income is $43,371. Household income levels show a median of $56,760. The poverty rate stands at 19.18%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,656 | $118,891 |
| Families | $71,281 | $96,125 |
| Households | $56,760 | $80,166 |
| Non Families | $31,795 | $47,337 |
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