Ponchatoula, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Ponchatoula, Louisiana Summary
Life in Ponchatoula research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Ponchatoula over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Ponchatoula:
The population in Ponchatoula is 7,729.
The median home value in Ponchatoula is $164,700.
The median income in Ponchatoula is $36,706.
The cost of living in Ponchatoula is 87 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Ponchatoula is $1,012.
The unemployment rate in Ponchatoula is 2.7%.
The poverty rate in Ponchatoula is 23.3%.
Table Of Contents
Ponchatoula SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
4
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
4
Ponchatoula, LA Crime Report
247
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,229.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
37.66%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ponchatoula / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 247 | 3,229.6 | 3,523.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 40 | 523.0 | 639.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 15.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 13.1 | 80.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 36 | 470.7 | 497.0 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 207 | 2,706.6 | 2,884.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 21 | 274.6 | 510.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 170 | 2,222.8 | 2,107.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 16 | 209.2 | 266.9 | 246.0 |
Ponchatoula, LA Cost Of Living
87
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,311 | 2.5% |
| 2020 | 7,131 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 7,015 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 6,944 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 6,845 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 6,751 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 6,671 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 6,577 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 6,502 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 6,425 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ponchatoula
| Race | Ponchatoula | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.8% | 57.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 27.7% | 31.7% | 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 5.3% | 18.4% |
Gender in Ponchatoula
| Gender | Ponchatoula | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 51.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 49.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ponchatoula for adults over 25
| Education | Ponchatoula | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Ponchatoula, Louisiana
| Income | Ponchatoula | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.0% | 8.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 14.3% | 5.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 17.4% | 10.9% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.6% | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.7% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.3% | 16.1% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.3% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.9% | 13.7% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.8% | 5.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.7% | 5.7% | 9.5% |
