Tangipahoa Parish, LA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Tangipahoa Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 138,475 | 4,588,640 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 164.0 | 87.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.89% | -0.07% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.1 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 50,191 | 1,781,402 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Tangipahoa Parish grew by 16.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 135,218 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Tangipahoa Parish has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Tangipahoa Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,645 | $60,029 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.08% | 3.98% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Tangipahoa Parish is about 4% lower than in Louisiana.
Housing
| Metric | Tangipahoa Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $308,962 | $166,764 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $973 | $1,038 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.5% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Tangipahoa Parish is about 26.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $973 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Tangipahoa Parish spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 188 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Tangipahoa Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.6 | 21.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.1 | 42.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 188 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,831 | $5,502 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 7.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 11,868 | 8,275 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,092 | 1,164 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Louisiana:
Madison Parish (12.9 min), East Carroll Parish (13.7 min), Lincoln Parish (15.4 min).
Slowest:
East Feliciana Parish (33.1 min), St. Helena Parish (32.3 min), Livingston Parish (32.0 min).
The average commute time in Tangipahoa Parish is 23 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Louisiana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Tangipahoa Parish has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Tangipahoa Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% | 24.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | 2.52 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Louisiana:
Orleans Parish (0.3), East Baton Rouge Parish (0.3), St. Tammany Parish (0.3).
Lowest:
East Carroll Parish (0.1), Assumption Parish (0.2), Evangeline Parish (0.2).
Health
Tangipahoa Parish has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Tangipahoa Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.7 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.7% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.5% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Louisiana:
St. Tammany Parish (0.8), Ascension Parish (0.8), Vernon Parish (0.8).
Lowest:
East Carroll Parish (0.7), Madison Parish (0.7), Tensas Parish (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana?
The population of Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana is 138,475, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana?
The population density of Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana is 164.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana?
The median household income in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana is $57,645, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana?
The median home price in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana is $308,962, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana?
The unemployment rate in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana is 5.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.