Ponchatoula, LA Demographics

A map of Ponchatoula's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,710	4,799	60.3%	61.4%
Black	2,489	2,267	31.9%	29.0%
Hispanic	285	361	3.7%	4.6%
Multiracial	155	275	2.0%	3.5%
Native American/Other	97	68	1.2%	0.9%
Asian	72	52	0.9%	0.7%

Ponchatoula, Louisiana has an estimated population of 7,808, a less than 1% change from the 7,822 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.3% White, 31.9% Black, 3.7% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.9% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ponchatoula, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ponchatoula is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ponchatoula, that probability was 53.6% in 2020 and 53.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ponchatoula is ranked the 73rd most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 places. 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 was ranked the 72nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ponchatoula's White Population

4,710 residents of Ponchatoula, or 60.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ponchatoula is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Ponchatoula ranks 250th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponchatoula's White population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Ponchatoula's population has decreased from 61.4% to 60.3%.

Ponchatoula is more White than neighboring Hammond (49.9% White), Natalbany (38% White), and Tickfaw (56.7% White). Ponchatoula is less White than neighboring Springfield (79.8% White), and Albany (97.4% White).

Ponchatoula's Black Population

2,489 residents of Ponchatoula, or 31.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ponchatoula is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Ponchatoula ranks 219th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponchatoula's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. Black residents' share of Ponchatoula's population has increased from 29.0% to 31.9%.

Ponchatoula is more Black than neighboring Springfield (7.6% Black), Tickfaw (25.1% Black), and Albany (1.1% Black). Ponchatoula is less Black than neighboring Hammond (43.4% Black), and Natalbany (49.5% Black).

Ponchatoula's Asian Population

72 residents of Ponchatoula, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ponchatoula is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Ponchatoula ranks 160th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponchatoula's Asian population has grown by an estimated 38.5%. Asian residents' share of Ponchatoula's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Ponchatoula is more Asian than neighboring Springfield (0.5% Asian), Tickfaw (0% Asian), and Albany (0% Asian). Ponchatoula is less Asian than neighboring Hammond (1.2% Asian), and Natalbany (1.9% Asian).

Ponchatoula's Hispanic Population

285 residents of Ponchatoula, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ponchatoula is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Ponchatoula ranks 158th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponchatoula's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Ponchatoula's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.7%.

Ponchatoula is more Hispanic than neighboring Hammond (3% Hispanic), Springfield (1% Hispanic), and Albany (1.4% Hispanic). Ponchatoula is less Hispanic than neighboring Natalbany (8% Hispanic), and Tickfaw (17.2% Hispanic).

Ponchatoula's Native American/Other Population

97 residents of Ponchatoula, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ponchatoula is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Ponchatoula ranks 177th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponchatoula's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 42.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ponchatoula's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Ponchatoula is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hammond (0.9% Native American/Other), Springfield (0% Native American/Other), Natalbany (0% Native American/Other), Tickfaw (0% Native American/Other), and Albany (0% Native American/Other).

Ponchatoula's Multiracial Population

155 residents of Ponchatoula, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ponchatoula is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ponchatoula ranks 218th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponchatoula's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 43.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Ponchatoula's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.0%.

Ponchatoula is more Multiracial than neighboring Hammond (1.6% Multiracial), Tickfaw (1.1% Multiracial), and Albany (0.1% Multiracial). Ponchatoula is less Multiracial than neighboring Springfield (11% Multiracial), and Natalbany (2.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.