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Ponchatoula, LA

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Population
7,755
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
26 ft
Median Home Value
$200,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$762/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$51,161
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in LouisianaPopulation rankingHighest population places in LouisianaNearest larger communityHammond, Louisiana4.6 miles away · 24,032 residents.

About Ponchatoula

Ponchatoula is the second-largest city in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. Founded in the 1850s along the local railroad line and named for the nearby Ponchatoula River, the community of approximately 7,808 hosts the annual Louisiana Strawberry Festival. Public primary and secondary education for local students is served by the Tangipahoa Parish School System.

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