EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

Police: church burglar caught catching Zs

'Hittin' the Town' for Thursday, June 25, 2009

'Hittin' the Town' for Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Ponchatoula 4th of July Fireworks, parades and more - Fourth of July 2009

Fireworks have been a traditional part of the 4th of July celebration ever since 1777 (more 4th of July facts). Start here to find the best Ponchatoula, Louisiana 4th of July...

An Invitation to our Ponchatoula Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Ponchatoula, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Ponchatoula area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Louisiana’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Weekend Activities in and around Ponchatoula

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Ponchatoula organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Ponchatoula is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Ponchatoula area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Ponchatoula Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Ponchatoula! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Ponchatoula area and around the...

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Ponchatoula

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Ponchatoula,...

Don’t let dining out in the Ponchatoula area do you in!

Going out to eat in Ponchatoula and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodi­es on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a...

Ponchatoula Louisiana Information: Ponchatoula, Louisiana is part of TANGIPAHOA County. Population for Ponchatoula from the last gathering is 5180. You can view Ponchatoula venues that host many Ponchatoula LA events every year. You can also research Ponchatoula Louisiana homes for sale by visiting our Ponchatoula Louisiana real estate guide. Ponchatoula Louisiana has a latitude of 30.4432 and a longitude of -90.4004. Zip codes in Ponchatoula, LA include 70454 ... more Ponchatoula zips.

GENERAL POPULATION

Total Population in Ponchatoula, LA
At the time of the most recent United States Census Survey, the number of people in Ponchatoula, LA was 5,180.

Male Population
At the time of the last full census survey, the number of men in Ponchatoula was 2,393, which represents 46.2 percent of the total for the community (The national average is 49.10%).

Male Population, Married in Ponchatoula, LA
There are an estimated 899 married men in the town. 50.1 percent of men over 15 years old in Ponchatoula are married, compared to the national average of 56.70%.

Female Population
The estimated female population in Ponchatoula is 2,787 which is 53.8 of the total population (Compared to the national average of 50.90%).

Female Population, Married in Ponchatoula, Louisiana
There are an estimated 921 married women in the community. 41.6 percent of females over the age of 15 are married, compared to the national average of 52.10%.

AGE

Median Age in Ponchatoula, LA
The median age of people living in Ponchatoula, LA was 33.4 at the time of the last full census survey. (The United States average at the time was 35.3)

At that time, the number of people under the age of 5 living in Ponchatoula was 420. There were 3,634 people above the age of 18, which represents 70.2 percent of the entire population (compared to the national average of 74.30% ). 12.4 percent of the population (641) in the community was 65 years and over, compared to 12.40% nationally.

RACE

One Race Percent in Ponchatoula, LA
At the time of the last census survey, the number of people of one race in Ponchatoula, LA was 5,154.

White Population in Ponchatoula, LA
The estimated White population in the Ponchatoula community is 3,222, which is 62.2 percent of the total population (The U.S. average is 75.10%).

Black Population in Ponchatoula, Louisiana
The estimated Black/African American population is 1,908, which is 36.8 percent of the total population in town (The U.S. average is 12.30%).

American Indian and Alaska Native Population in Ponchatoula, LA
In 2000, the number of American Indians or Alaska Natives in Ponchatoula, LA was 10.

Asian Population in Ponchatoula, Louisiana
At the last survey, the total Asian population in the community was 6.

Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Population in Ponchatoula, LA
The number of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders living in Ponchatoula was an estimated 0.

Other/Multiple Races
The number of residents identified as “some other race” was 8, while those of “two or more races” was 26 at the time of the last census.

Hispanic Population
The Hispanic population in the Ponchatoula community was 44, or 0.8 percent of the total population (compared to the national average of 12.50% percent).

HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS

Household Population in Ponchatoula, LA
The household population number in Ponchatoula was 5,168.

Group Quarters Population in Ponchatoula, LA
Group Quarters population in the community was 12.

Average Household Size in Ponchatoula, LA
The average household size in Ponchatoula is 2.6 (The average household size in the United States is 2.59).

Average Family Size
The average family size in the community is 3.16 (The average family size in the United States is 3.14).

HOUSING

Total Housing Units in Ponchatoula, LA
At the time of the last census survey, there were 2,175 total housing units in Ponchatoula.

The number of occupied housing units was 1,984, or 91.2 of the total units in town. Of these, 1,291 were owner-occupied (65.1), and 693 were renter-occupied (34.9, compared to the national average of 33.80%). There were also 191 vacant homes in Ponchatoula at the time of the last complete survey.

Median Home Values in Ponchatoula, Louisiana
The total number of single family, owner occupied homes in the community was 1,092, with a median value in dollars of 77,100.

Monthly Owner Costs in Ponchatoula, LA
For homes with a mortgage, average monthly owner costs were $661 (national average was $1,088). For homes without a mortgage in Ponchatoula, average costs per month were $220 (national average was $295).

EDUCATION

High School Graduate or higher
At the time of the last survey, 2,138 people in the community had a high school degree, or 68 of the population (compared to the national average of 80.40%).

Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Ponchatoula, Louisiana
459 people in Ponchatoula also had a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which represented 14.6 of the total population (National average was 24.40%).

MISCELLANEOUS

Civilian Veterans in Ponchatoula, LA
The number of Civilian Veterans in Ponchatoula was 468, or 12.6 percent of the total population (National average is 12.70%).

Disability Status in Ponchatoula, LA
In 2000, there were 1,287 people in Ponchatoula, LA listed as disabled.

Foreign Born in Ponchatoula, LA
At the time of the last complete survey, there were 172 people in Ponchatoula who spoke a language other than English at home. This represented 3.6 of the total population, compared to the national average of 17.90%.

LABOR STATISTICS

Percentage In Labor Force in Ponchatoula, Louisiana
There were 2,156 in the labor force in Ponchatoula at the time of the last complete survey. This represented 54.6 of the total population, compared to the national average of 63.90%. Mean Travel Time to Work in minutes
From the most recent complete survey, the average commute time to work for local residents in Ponchatoula was 25.5 minutes, compared to the national average of 25.5 minutes.

Median Household Income in Ponchatoula, LA
The median household income in the community at the time of the last survey was $22,244. The median household income in the U.S. was $41,994.

Median Family Income in Ponchatoula, LA
In the last complete census survey, the median family income in the community was $29,583. Median family income in the U.S. was 50,046.

Per Capita Income in Ponchatoula, Louisiana
Per capita income in Ponchatoula in the last full census was 12,157. Per capita income in the U.S. was 21,587.

Families below poverty level
According to the most recent survey,families living below the poverty line in Ponchatoula numbered 392, or 27.9 percent of the population. The percentage of families in America living below the poverty line was 9.20%.

Individuals below the poverty level in Ponchatoula, LA
Individuals living below the poverty line in the community was 1,653, or 31.7 percent . The percentage of individuals living beneath the poverty level in the country was 12.40%.