Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
Tangipahoa Parish: parish in Louisiana, United States
About
Tangipahoa Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 121,097 and a population density of 57 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 136,765 inhabitants. Its county seat is Amite City. The county was created 158 years ago in 1867.
County Snapshot
Tangipahoa Parish at a glance
Tangipahoa Parish currently has 9 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
9
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Louisiana counties
64
Open related pagesLargest city
HammondPopulation 21,359
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Tangipahoa Parish
| Population | 136,765 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| Area | 2132 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.6267,-90.4057 |
| Named for | Tangipahoa |
| Altitude | 141 feet / 43 meters |
| Capital | Amite City |
| Establishment | January 01, 1868 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 15:24:56 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 64 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 11.46% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Tangipahoa Parish is located at 30°37'36"N 90°24'20"W (30.6266500, -90.4056800). It has 7 neighbors: Jefferson Parish, Livingston Parish, Saint Helena Parish, Saint Tammany Parish, Washington Parish, Amite County and Pike County.
Tangipahoa Parish map
Tangipahoa Parish Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tangipahoa Parish.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hammond | 21,359 | City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Ponchatoula | 7,545 | City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Amite | 4,640 | Town in Louisiana |
| Natalbany | 2,984 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Kentwood | 2,452 | Town of the United States |
| Independence | 1,918 | Town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Roseland | 1,279 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Tangipahoa | 865 | Village in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Tickfaw | 780 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 0 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Tangipahoa Parish
Official Website- Amite City
Demographics
The population of Tangipahoa Parish increased by 11.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 121,097 | - | census |
| 2011 | 122,700 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 123,646 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 125,520 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 127,010 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 128,716 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 130,619 | 1.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 132,353 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 133,837 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 134,758 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 136,765 | 1.47% | estimation process |
Louisiana Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 439,729 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Jefferson Parish | 432,346 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Orleans Parish | 389,476 | New Orleans consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States |
| New Orleans | 389,476 | The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. |
| Saint Tammany Parish | 263,446 | Parish in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Lafayette Parish | 246,518 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Caddo Parish | 237,479 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Baton Rouge | 219,052 | The capital of Louisiana. |
| Calcasieu Parish | 203,310 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Shreveport | 184,786 | The second most populous city in Louisiana. |
| Ouachita Parish | 152,439 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Livingston Parish | 143,737 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Metairie Terrace | 142,489 | A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
| Metairie | 138,481 | The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. |
| Ascension Parish | 128,665 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Rapides Parish | 128,567 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |