Tangipahoa, Louisiana facts for kids
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Tangipahoa, Louisiana
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| Village of Tangipahoa | |
Location of Tangipahoa in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Louisiana |
| Parish | Tangipahoa |
| Founded | c. 1853 |
| Incorporated | 1866 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (50 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 425 |
| • Density | 422.89/sq mi (163.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-74760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407558 |
Tangipahoa is a small village located in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2020, about 425 people lived there. The village got its name from the Tangipahoa Native American tribe. It is also part of the larger area around Hammond, Louisiana.
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What Does Tangipahoa Mean?
The name "Tangipahoa" comes from words used by the Muskogean Native American people. These words mean "corncob people" or "people of the corn." The modern Tangipahoa Parish and the Tangipahoa River are also named after this Native American tribe.
Where is Tangipahoa Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Tangipahoa?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 236 | — | |
| 1880 | 259 | 9.7% | |
| 1900 | 297 | — | |
| 1910 | 394 | 32.7% | |
| 1920 | 252 | −36.0% | |
| 1930 | 304 | 20.6% | |
| 1940 | 319 | 4.9% | |
| 1950 | 352 | 10.3% | |
| 1960 | 465 | 32.1% | |
| 1970 | 469 | 0.9% | |
| 1980 | 493 | 5.1% | |
| 1990 | 569 | 15.4% | |
| 2000 | 747 | 31.3% | |
| 2010 | 748 | 0.1% | |
| 2020 | 425 | −43.2% | |
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The population of Tangipahoa has changed over the years. In 2020, the village had 425 residents. There were 190 households and 119 families living in the village at that time.
Most of the people living in Tangipahoa in 2020 were:
- Black or African American: 85.18%
- White: 8.0%
- Other/Mixed: 4.24%
- Hispanic or Latino: 2.12%
- Native American: 0.24%
- Asian: 0.24%
Famous People from Tangipahoa
- Michael Jackson was a professional American football player. He played as a wide receiver in the NFL. He also served as the mayor of Tangipahoa from 2009 to 2012.
