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Tickfaw, LA
Village in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
Population
857
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
530
ZIP codes
0
Tickfaw and its ZIP codes
Tickfaw at a glance
- Tickfaw is about 5 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,125 a year, 11% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $180,300 (17% below Louisiana) and median rent is $1,000 a month.
Local data for Tickfaw, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tickfaw, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,125
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$180,300
Median rent
$1,000/mo
Homeownership
62.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
30.6
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (152), Mexican Americans (117), Irish Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tangipahoa Parish. PPP loans are for Tickfaw.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,968
47,216 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,248
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$781M
FY 2026, $5,866 per person
How people get to work
Tickfaw, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tickfaw, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
485
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6,827
15.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
64.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tickfaw, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
22.9%
U.S. 12.8% +10.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Tickfaw
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NatalbanyCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 4.4 |
| IndependenceTown | 4.3 mi | 2.4 |
| HammondCity | 4.9 mi | 14.3 |
| AlbanyTown | 8 mi | 1.3 |
| PonchatoulaCity | 9.4 mi | 4.7 |
| SpringfieldTown | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Amite CityTown | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| MontpelierVillage | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| RoselandTown | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| KillianTown | 16 mi | 10.9 |
| LivingstonTown | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| FolsomVillage | 18 mi | 2 |
| GreensburgTown | 21 mi | 2.5 |
| TangipahoaVillage | 21 mi | 1 |
| MadisonvilleTown | 23 mi | 2.5 |
| CovingtonCity | 23 mi | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tickfaw, LA in?
- Tickfaw is in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Tickfaw, LA?
- About 857 people live in Tickfaw, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tickfaw?
- Nearby places include Natalbany (2.2 mi), Independence (4.3 mi), Hammond (4.9 mi), Albany (8 mi), Ponchatoula (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023