Ponchatoula, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Ponchatoula, Louisiana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
7,311
Unemployment
1.8%
Poverty
14.5%
Median Home
$162,700
Median Income
$37,381
Median Rent
$901
Ponchatoula SnackAbility
5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
4
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
4
Ponchatoula, LA Crime Report
601Total Crimes
8,036.9Total Crimes / 100k People
242.58%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ponchatoula / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 601 | 8,036.9 | 3,523.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 78 | 1,043.1 | 639.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 15.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 23 | 307.6 | 80.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 50 | 668.6 | 497.0 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 523 | 6,993.8 | 2,884.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 118 | 1,578.0 | 510.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 379 | 5,068.2 | 2,107.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 26 | 347.7 | 266.9 | 246.0 |
Ponchatoula, LA Cost Of Living
87Ponchatoula's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Ponchatoula | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 75 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 86 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 86 | 100 | |
Ponchatoula, LA Photos
Rankings for Ponchatoula in Louisiana
Map Of Ponchatoula, LA
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Population over time in Ponchatoula
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,311 | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 7,131 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 7,015 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 6,944 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 6,845 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 6,751 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 6,671 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 6,577 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 6,502 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 6,425 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ponchatoula
| Race | Ponchatoula | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.9% | 58.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 30.4% | 31.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 5.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Ponchatoula
| Gender | Ponchatoula | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ponchatoula for adults over 25
| Education | Ponchatoula | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 42.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Ponchatoula, Louisiana
| Income | Ponchatoula | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.3% | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.6% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 17.8% | 12.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.5% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.9% | 12.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.6% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.3% | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.3% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.0% | 4.7% | 8.3% |
