Tangipahoa County Demographics

A map of Tangipahoa County's Population by Race

Tangipahoa County, Louisiana had a population of 133,157 in 2020. It was 59.9% White, 29.9% Black, 0.7% Asian, 5.4% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tangipahoa County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Tangipahoa County is the 10th most populous county of the 64 counties in Louisiana.

Tangipahoa County's White Population

79,825 residents of Tangipahoa County identify as White, or 59.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Tangipahoa County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Tangipahoa County is ranked #34 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Tangipahoa County is more White than neighboring St. Helena County (41.2% White), and St. John the Baptist County (31.4% White). Tangipahoa County is less White than neighboring Livingston County (80.7% White), Washington County (65.1% White), and St. Tammany County (72.6% White).

Tangipahoa County's Black Population

39,770 residents of Tangipahoa County identify as Black, or 29.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tangipahoa County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Tangipahoa County is ranked #30 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Tangipahoa County is more Black than neighboring Livingston County (7.9% Black), Washington County (28.1% Black), and St. Tammany County (12.8% Black). Tangipahoa County is less Black than neighboring St. Helena County (53.5% Black), and St. John the Baptist County (56.7% Black).

Tangipahoa County's Asian Population

942 residents of Tangipahoa County identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tangipahoa County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Tangipahoa County is ranked #31 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Tangipahoa County is more Asian than neighboring St. Helena County (0.2% Asian), and Washington County (0.4% Asian). Tangipahoa County is less Asian than neighboring Livingston County (0.8% Asian), and St. Tammany County (1.4% Asian).

Tangipahoa County's Hispanic Population

7,242 residents of Tangipahoa County identify as Hispanic, or 5.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tangipahoa County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Tangipahoa County is ranked #23 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Tangipahoa County is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Helena County (2% Hispanic), and Washington County (3.1% Hispanic). Tangipahoa County is less Hispanic than neighboring Livingston County (6.2% Hispanic), St. Tammany County (7.9% Hispanic), and St. John the Baptist County (7.7% Hispanic).

Tangipahoa County's Native American/Other Population

808 residents of Tangipahoa County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tangipahoa County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Tangipahoa County is ranked #32 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Tangipahoa County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Livingston County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Washington County (0.5% Native American/Other). Tangipahoa County is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Tammany County (0.9% Native American/Other).

Tangipahoa County's Multiracial Population

4,570 residents of Tangipahoa County identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tangipahoa County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Tangipahoa County is ranked #21 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Tangipahoa County is more Multiracial than neighboring St. Helena County (2.6% Multiracial), Washington County (2.9% Multiracial), and St. John the Baptist County (2.8% Multiracial). Tangipahoa County is less Multiracial than neighboring Livingston County (3.9% Multiracial), and St. Tammany County (4.3% Multiracial).

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