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Ponchatoula

Louisiana · 7,822 residents · 4.719 sq mi
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Ponchatoula has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,381. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,700. Households here earn about 26% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,822
+51%since 2000
from 5,180 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,658 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 1,098 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+18%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Ponchatoula
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,381
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,244 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,141
+99%since 2000
from $12,157 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,700
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$901
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+32%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(3,189)
Black36.7%(1,902)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(44)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.8%(3,097)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(4,799)
Black29%(2,267)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(361)
Asian0.7%(52)
Other3.8%(300)
Diversity Score66.3%(5,189)
Diversity Score
66
+11%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+58%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ponchatoula, Louisiana?

Ponchatoula, Louisiana has about 7,822 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ponchatoula, Louisiana?

The typical household in Ponchatoula, Louisiana earns about $37,381 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ponchatoula, Louisiana expensive?

In Ponchatoula, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $162,700, and the typical rent is about $901 a month.

How educated are people in Ponchatoula, Louisiana?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ponchatoula, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ponchatoula, Louisiana?

About 14.5% of people in Ponchatoula, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ponchatoula, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Ponchatoula, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,397 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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