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Tangipahoa

Louisiana · 425 residents · 1.005 sq mi
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Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 322 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $23,700. The poverty rate of 52.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
425
−43%since 2000
from 747 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
423 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 743 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+57%since 2000
from 22.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3884996107208311990201020202024Tangipahoa
2024522
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$9,748
+44%since 2000
from $6,775 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
52.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 50.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance20.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$23,700
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2021
Median gross rent
$775
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
39.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8%(34)
Black85.2%(362)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(9)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.7%(105)
Diversity Score
25
+26%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
54.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+29%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
26.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 35.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 39.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.9%
−79.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tangipahoa, Louisiana?

Tangipahoa, Louisiana has about 425 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Tangipahoa, Louisiana expensive?

In Tangipahoa, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $23,700, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Tangipahoa, Louisiana?

About 5.6% 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 52.9% 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 146 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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