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Tallulah, LA
City in Madison Parish, Louisiana.
Population
5,969
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,145
ZIP codes
0
Tallulah and its ZIP codes
Tallulah at a glance
- Tallulah is about 20 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 94th among 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- The median household income is $33,419, 45% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,300 (63% below Louisiana) and median rent is $650 a month.
Local data for Tallulah, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tallulah, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,419
Poverty rate
41.7%
Median home value
$79,300
Median rent
$650/mo
Homeownership
39.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.7%
Median age
31.9
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (78), French Americans (65), Italian Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison Parish. PPP loans are for Tallulah.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$39,214
3,016 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,843
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$84.2M
FY 2026, $8,406 per person
How people get to work
Tallulah, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.0%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tallulah, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
260
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
242
6.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 38°F
57.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tallulah, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
53.8%
U.S. 33.3% +20.5 pts
Diabetes
24.6%
U.S. 12.1% +12.5 pts
Smoking
28.4%
U.S. 12.8% +15.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Cities near Tallulah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RichmondVillage | 1 mi | 1.7 |
| MoundVillage | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Eagle Bend, MSCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| DeltaVillage | 17 mi | 4.4 |
| DelhiTown | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| Vicksburg, MSCity | 19 mi | 33 |
| EppsVillage | 22 mi | 1 |
| Beechwood, MSCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6.3 |
| NewelltonTown | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| Redwood, MSCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| Valley Park, MSCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.5 |
| Bovina, MSCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.7 |
| PioneerVillage | 27 mi | 1.1 |
| Lake ProvidenceTown | 28 mi | 3.6 |
| ForestVillage | 30 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tallulah, LA in?
- Tallulah is in Madison Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Tallulah, LA?
- About 5,969 people live in Tallulah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tallulah?
- Nearby places include Richmond (1 mi), Mound (10 mi), Eagle Bend, MS (13 mi), Delta (17 mi), Delhi (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023