Demographics in Ponchatoula, LA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Ponchatoula?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

7,839

Male

3,604

46.0%

Female

4,235

54.0%

Median Age

43.9

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

66.9%

Black

27.3%

Hispanic

4.3%

Asian

1.5%

Two or More

1.8%

Other

2.5%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

16.8%

High School or Higher

45.5%

Foreign Born

2.7%

Veterans

5.1%

Married

38.9%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Ponchatoula, LA has a population of 7,839 with a median age of 43.9. The racial makeup is 66.9% White, 4.3% Hispanic, 27.3% Black, 1.5% Asian. About 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 2.7%.