City Town Info

Tickfaw, LA


  • Overview
  • Almanac
  • People
  • Local
  • Schools
  • Comments

Tickfaw, Louisiana

Tickfaw, Louisiana, in Tangipahoa county, is 38 miles E of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 49 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are an estimated 617 people in the village.

The People and Families of Tickfaw

In Tickfaw, about 56% of adults are married.

Approximately 13% of Tickfaw is non-white. In Louisiana, Tickfaw is known for its racial diversity.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tickfaw had a median family income of $32,143.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Tickfaw. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Tickfaw Housing

Approximately 65% of housing in Tickfaw is owner-occupied. The village contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Tickfaw.

Commuting

In Tickfaw, 91% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the village.

High Points

Tickfaw strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyTickfaw Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Tickfaw Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Tickfaw, LA

Comparing Tickfaw to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Male Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old85
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men37
Well-Paid Single Women36
Age of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better27
Median Family Income26
College Educated Adults12
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home35
Short Commute Times23
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents85
People Living Alone79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime37
Low Property Crime11
You are visiting:
All StatesLouisiana > Tickfaw

Help Disaster Victims Worldwide

career story promo - ARC A few minutes of your time could make $20 for the American Red Cross.

  • Fill out a simple survey about your full-time job and career
  • CityTownInfo will donate $20 for each properly completed survey
  • No personal contact info required
  • An easy way to help disaster victims around the world
  • Help others interested in your career
Read our rules and guidelines and get started now!

Additional Resources


Large City Map

Info for Tickfaw Government Officials

Are you an official in the Tickfaw government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.

Spread The Word

Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Tickfaw. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.


Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

1