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Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. Tangipahoa Parish had 141,346 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.1% since 2020, while Louisiana shrank 0.9%. It holds 9 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 31 census tracts. GEOID 22105.
Tangipahoa Parish is the county of the Hammond, LA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
141,346
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 133,157 · ACS 2020-2024: 136,738
Median household income
$56,760
±$2,614 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$212,900
±$6,641 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$1,003
±$43 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Tangipahoa Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 133,157 residents in Tangipahoa Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 141,346 for July 1, 2025, up 6.1% since 2020, while Louisiana shrank 0.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 136,738 over 791 square miles of land.
| Measure | Tangipahoa Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 136,738 | 4,611,961 | +4,681 |
| Households | 51,999±827 | 1,804,780 | +4,402 |
| Average household size | 2.55±0.04 | 2.49 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 60,006±75 | 2,108,902 | +4,681 |
Tangipahoa Parish's population since 2000
From 100,588 in 2000 to 141,346 in 2025: up 40.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Tangipahoa Parish?
Tangipahoa Parish holds 9 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Hammond with 24,032 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hammond | 19,584 | $48,166 |
|---|---|---|
| Ponchatoula | 7,822 | $51,161 |
| Amite City | 4,005 | $44,636 |
| Natalbany | 2,510 | $32,483 |
| Kentwood | 2,145 | $31,364 |
| Independence | 1,635 | $40,268 |
| Roseland | 880 | $45,856 |
| Tickfaw | 635 | $54,125 |
| Tangipahoa | 425 | $20,144 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Tangipahoa Parish?
The median resident of Tangipahoa Parish is 35.9 years old; 24.6% are under 18 and 15.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 29.2%. 2.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tangipahoa Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9±0.3 | 38.0 | +0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 24.6%±0.1 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.4%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.8% | 7.2% | +1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.5%±0.3 pts | 55.7% | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 29.2%±0.6 pts | 30.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6%±0.4 pts | 4.9% | +0.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.3%±0.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2%±0.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 21.2%±1.3 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.3%±0.9 pts | 7.8% | −2.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.7%±1.6 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.8%±1.6 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.6%±0.8 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Tangipahoa Parish earn?
Half of Tangipahoa Parish's 51,999 households earn less than $56,760 a year (±$2,614), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $58,867 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tangipahoa Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,760±$2,614 | $60,756 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,166±$4,750 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,792±$1,910 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.2%±1.9 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.2%±3.9 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.2%±1.9 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.2%±1.4 pts | 86.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Tangipahoa Parish?
Owners occupy 70.3% of Tangipahoa Parish's occupied homes and renters 29.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $212,900 by its owner (±$6,641). The median renter pays $1,003 a month including utilities, and 49.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tangipahoa Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $212,900±$6,641 | $216,500 | +$12,543 |
| Median gross rent | $1,003±$43 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.3%±4.1 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,451±$47 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.3%±2.0 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 60,006±75 | 2,108,902 | +4,681 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.0%±2.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.9%±1.9 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.0%±1.5 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.6%±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.2%±0.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Tangipahoa Parish building?
Builders took permits for 1,163 new housing units across Tangipahoa Parish in 2025 (696 single-family), 8.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Tangipahoa Parish get to work?
80.2% of Tangipahoa Parish's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.0%.
| Measure | Tangipahoa Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.3%±1.5 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0%±1.0 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.2%±1.8 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.3%±1.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2%±1.0 pts | 8.1% | +3.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.6 min±1.0 | 25.7 min | −2.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Tangipahoa Parish's census tracts?
Tangipahoa Parish is divided into 31 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $31,342 (Tract 9533) to $85,859 (Tract 9537.02).
All 31 census tracts of Tangipahoa Parish, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Tangipahoa Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 10th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 5th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 13th of 64 |
| Median household income | 27th of 64 |
| Median home value | 15th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 18th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 38th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19th of 64 |
| Median age | 59th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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