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Ponchatoula, Louisiana

city · Tangipahoa Parish

At a glance

7,808
Population
$200,300
Median home value
34% below U.S. median
$762/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$51,161
Median household income
35% below U.S. median
33.3 min
Average commute
91.1%
Homes with broadband
2.3%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college33 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates88.7%
College graduates23.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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