Tangipahoa Parish, LA Local Data & Statistics

State: LA

Total population: 136,738 Household income: $56,760 Rent: $1,003

Overview

Total population

136,738

Rent

$1,003

Year built

1993

Household income

$56,760

Per capita income

$31,792

Poverty rate

19.2%

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Household size

2.6 persons

Rent over 30% of income

47.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available, with the exception of the unemployment rate, which is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ACS 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Louisiana

Total population

136,738

Adults over 25

89,724

Total households

51,999

Household size

2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$56,760

Per capita income

$31,792

Poverty rate

19.2%

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Rent over 30% of income

47.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Housing

Rent

$1,003

Year built

1993

Households that rent

29.7%

Households that own

70.3%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.5

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Race

White

61.2%

Black

29.3%

Asian

0.8%

Two or more races

7.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

5.8%

Not Hispanic or Latino

94.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Commute

Commute rate

92.8%

Commute time to work

30 mins

Work from home

7.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Education

Less than high school

32%

High school graduate or GED

35.3%

Some college or associate degree

11.9%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

20.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Comparison of Tangipahoa Parish, LA with: Louisiana United States

Tangipahoa Parish, LA

Total population136,738

Rent$1,003

Year built1993

Household income$56,760

Per capita income$31,792

Poverty rate19.2%

Unemployment rate4.6%

Louisiana State

Total population4,611,961

Rent$1,064

Year built1983

Household income$60,756

Per capita income$35,038

Poverty rate18.9%

Unemployment rate4.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ParishTangipahoa Parish, LA	StateLouisiana	CountryUnited States
Total population	136,738	4,611,961	334,922,499
Rent	$1,003	$1,064	$1,413
Year built	1993	1983	1980
Household income	$56,760	$60,756	$80,734
Per capita income	$31,792	$35,038	$44,673
Poverty rate	19.2%	18.9%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	4.6%	4.3%	4%

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Summary for Tangipahoa Parish, LA

Tangipahoa Parish is located in Louisiana .

Rent & Income

In Tangipahoa Parish, the monthly rent is $1,003 and household income is $56,760. Rent is lower than both Louisiana and the U.S., and household income is lower than both Louisiana and the U.S. The poverty rate is 19.2%, which is similar to Louisiana and higher than the national rate.

Housing & Affordability

This area is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 29.7% of households. About 47.9% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is relatively low, with about 20.8% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is higher than both Louisiana and the national rate.

Tangipahoa Parish, LA — Rent vs Household Income

Tangipahoa Parish, LA — Poverty vs Unemployment

💰 Rent in Tangipahoa Parish, LA (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,003 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing, including the apartment or home and essential utilities such as heat, water, and electricity. Even when utilities are billed separately, an estimated average cost for utilities is included, in line with the U.S. Census Bureau’s (ACS) definition of gross rent.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in Tangipahoa Parish, LA

Annual Household Income: $56,760

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in this area — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in Tangipahoa Parish, LA

Estimated Rate: 19.2%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in Tangipahoa Parish, LA

In Tangipahoa Parish, LA, households that rent: 15,459 (29.7%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this area?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	15,459	29.7%
Owner-Occupied	36,540	70.3%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in Tangipahoa Parish, LA

In Tangipahoa Parish, LA, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 7,412 (47.9%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	7,412	47.9%
Other renter households	8,047	52.1%
Total renter households	15,459	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in this area are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in Tangipahoa Parish, LA

Less than High School: 28,688 people (32%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 31,689 people (35.3%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 10,676 people (11.9%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 18,671 people (20.8%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 89,724

📊 Unemployment Rate in Tangipahoa Parish, LA

Estimated Rate: 4.6%

💡 What does Unemployment Rate mean?

Definition: The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who do not have a job but are actively looking for one.

Labor Force = Employed + Unemployed (aged 16+ and actively participating in the workforce).

Formula: (Unemployed ÷ Labor Force) × 100

Does NOT include: People who are retired, students not looking for work, homemakers, or otherwise not seeking employment.

Example: If there are 1000 people in the labor force and 80 are unemployed, then the unemployment rate is 8%.

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.