Ponchatoula, LA Demographics

A map of Ponchatoula's Population by Race

Ponchatoula, Louisiana had a population of 7,822 in 2020. It was 61.4% White, 29.0% Black, 0.7% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ponchatoula, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Ponchatoula is the 72nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Ponchatoula's White Population

4,799 residents of Ponchatoula identify as White, or 61.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Ponchatoula slightly larger than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Ponchatoula is ranked #249 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Ponchatoula is more White than neighboring Hammond (43.8% White), and Natalbany (46% White). Ponchatoula is less White than neighboring Springfield (83.4% White), Tickfaw (66.9% White), and Albany (84.5% White).

Ponchatoula's Black Population

2,267 residents of Ponchatoula identify as Black, or 29.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ponchatoula roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Ponchatoula is ranked #219 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Ponchatoula is more Black than neighboring Springfield (10.1% Black), Tickfaw (18.1% Black), and Albany (8.2% Black). Ponchatoula is less Black than neighboring Hammond (45.3% Black), and Natalbany (41% Black).

Ponchatoula's Asian Population

52 residents of Ponchatoula identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ponchatoula roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Ponchatoula is ranked #148 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Ponchatoula is more Asian than neighboring Springfield (0% Asian), and Albany (0.2% Asian). Ponchatoula is less Asian than neighboring Hammond (1.7% Asian), Natalbany (0.8% Asian), and Tickfaw (1.6% Asian).

Ponchatoula's Hispanic Population

361 residents of Ponchatoula identify as Hispanic, or 4.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ponchatoula roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Ponchatoula is ranked #153 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Ponchatoula is more Hispanic than neighboring Springfield (1.6% Hispanic), and Albany (3.2% Hispanic). Ponchatoula is less Hispanic than neighboring Hammond (5.3% Hispanic), Natalbany (8.5% Hispanic), and Tickfaw (8.7% Hispanic).

Ponchatoula's Native American/Other Population

68 residents of Ponchatoula identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ponchatoula roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Ponchatoula is ranked #156 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Ponchatoula is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hammond (0.6% Native American/Other), Springfield (0.7% Native American/Other), Natalbany (0.7% Native American/Other), and Albany (0.6% Native American/Other). Ponchatoula is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tickfaw (1.3% Native American/Other).

Ponchatoula's Multiracial Population

275 residents of Ponchatoula identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ponchatoula roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Ponchatoula is ranked #216 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Ponchatoula is more Multiracial than neighboring Hammond (3.2% Multiracial), Natalbany (3.1% Multiracial), and Albany (3.3% Multiracial). Ponchatoula is less Multiracial than neighboring Springfield (4.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.