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Tangipahoa

Louisiana · 456 residents (2025 est.) · 1.005 sq mi
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Tangipahoa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,144. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 225 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 65.5% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

522
−30%since 2000
from 747 in 2000
1990 – 2025
519 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 743 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
29.9
+33%since 2000
from 22.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:456 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 19902024
3884996107208311990201020202024Tangipahoa
2024522
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,144
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$13,274
+96%since 2000
from $6,775 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
65.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 50.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.470
−7%since 2010
from 0.507 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$917
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290 in 2000
US average: $1,442
62.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
37.1% rent
14.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
54.8%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
52.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.4%(63)
Black91.4%(683)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.6%(147)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(15)
Black93.7%(489)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(12)
Diversity Score15.1%(79)
15
−23%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
1.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.4 min
+28%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
67.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
10.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
23.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

17.9%
−17.6 ptssince 2011
from 35.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
45.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 39.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
6.0%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
27.1%
−60.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

43.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
56.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
10.4%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
37.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2012
from 31.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
10.7%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
73.1%
+32.7 ptssince 2017
from 40.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tangipahoa, Louisiana?

Tangipahoa, Louisiana has about 522 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tangipahoa, Louisiana?

The typical household in Tangipahoa, Louisiana earns about $20,144 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tangipahoa, Louisiana expensive?

In Tangipahoa, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $917 a month.

How educated are people in Tangipahoa, Louisiana?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Tangipahoa, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tangipahoa, Louisiana?

About 65.5% of people in Tangipahoa, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tangipahoa, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Tangipahoa, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 49 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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