Ponchatoula is a city in Louisiana with about 7,839 residents. Ponchatoula was founded in 1820 and sits in Tangipahoa Parish. The median age is 43.9 and the median household income is $47,821. Homes carry a median value of $194,300, and about 77% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (64.5%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 32 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Common questions
Ponchatoula — frequently asked
What is the population of Ponchatoula, Louisiana?
Ponchatoula has a population of about 7,839, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Ponchatoula?
The median home value in Ponchatoula is $194,300, and the median gross rent is $1,079/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Ponchatoula safe? What is the crime rate?
Ponchatoula Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 555 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Ponchatoula face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Tangipahoa County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, lightning, tornado.
How many schools are in Ponchatoula?
Ponchatoula has 7 public schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Ponchatoula?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Ponchatoula. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.