The Town FilesTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
136,738 people. The median home is worth $212,900 (typical Louisiana town: $166,450) and the median household earns $56,760.
Towns in Tangipahoa Parish
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond | 19,584 | $221,400 | $48,166 | 27.7 |
| Ponchatoula | 7,822 | $200,300 | $51,161 | 44.0 |
| Amite City | 4,005 | $112,800 | $44,636 | 39.5 |
| Natalbany | 2,510 | $151,200 | $32,483 | 28.9 |
| Kentwood | 2,145 | $95,500 | $31,364 | 36.5 |
| Independence | 1,635 | $147,000 | $40,268 | 30.0 |
| Roseland | 880 | $112,500 | $45,856 | 31.6 |
| Tickfaw | 635 | $180,300 | $54,125 | 30.6 |
People and housing
| Tangipahoa Parish | Typical Louisiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $212,900 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,003 | $887 |
| Median household income | $56,760 | $52,134 |
| Median age | 35.9 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.2% | 20.4% |
Jobs and pay
47,214 jobs in 2024, average pay $46,783 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 485 storm events in Tangipahoa Parish from 1996 to 2026, with 9 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Tangipahoa Parish has been included in 48 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).