Ponchatoula, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Ponchatoula, Louisiana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
7,195
Unemployment
2.5%
Poverty
22.0%
Median Home
$152,500
Median Income
$41,184
Median Rent
$900
Ponchatoula SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
4
Diversity
8.5
Safety
2
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
4
Ponchatoula, LA Crime Report
601
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
8,036.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
224.50%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ponchatoula / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 601 | 8,036.9 | 3,711.3 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 78 | 1,043.1 | 549.3 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 11.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 23 | 307.6 | 86.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 50 | 668.6 | 402.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 523 | 6,993.8 | 3,162.0 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 118 | 1,578.0 | 579.0 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 379 | 5,068.2 | 2,352.4 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 26 | 347.7 | 230.5 | 219.9 |
Ponchatoula, LA Cost Of Living
88
Ponchatoula's Overall Cost Of Living
Ponchatoula's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Ponchatoula | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 76 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 99 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 88 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,195 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 7,131 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 7,015 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 6,944 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 6,845 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 6,751 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 6,671 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 6,577 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 6,502 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 6,425 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ponchatoula
| Race | Ponchatoula | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.9% | 58.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 30.4% | 32.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 5.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Ponchatoula
| Gender | Ponchatoula | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ponchatoula for adults over 25
| Education | Ponchatoula | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 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 | 9.3% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.0% | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 17.2% | 12.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.3% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.3% | 16.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 11.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.9% | 12.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.6% | 5.0% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.2% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
