Allen Parish, Louisiana

LA · FIPS 22003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 22,477 #1,750 / 3,222
46th
Median Household Income $46,469 -38.2% #2,917 / 3,222
9th
Median Age 37.4 years -3.9% #2,687 / 3,222
17th
Median Home Value $104,500 -62.9% #2,928 / 3,222
9th
Median Gross Rent $775 -33.4% #2,304 / 3,222
28th
Poverty Rate 23.1% +83.1% #2,907 / 3,222
10th

Demographics

Allen Parish has a population of 22,477, making it the #1,750 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.4 years, which is 3.9% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.0%
Native Born
6.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Allen Parish is $46,469, ranking #2,917 out of 3,222 counties — 38.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.1% and unemployment stands at 9.8%.

Median Household Income
$46,469 −38.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,917 of 3,222
9th percentile
Per Capita Income
$23,398 −43.3% vs nat'l
Rank #3,047 of 3,222
5th percentile
Poverty Rate
23.1% +83.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,907 of 3,222
10th percentile
Unemployment Rate
9.8% +84.6% vs nat'l
Rank #3,079 of 3,222
4th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.9% −64.7% vs nat'l
Rank #3,113 of 3,222
3th percentile
Mean Commute Time
29.3 min +6.2% vs nat'l
Rank #996 of 3,222
69th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Allen Parish is $104,500 (-62.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $775/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.0%.

Median Home Value
$104,500 −62.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,928 of 3,222
9th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$775 −33.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,304 of 3,222
28th percentile
Homeownership Rate
74.0% +14.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,713 of 3,222
47th percentile
74.0% Homeownership

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Health

92.8% of residents in Allen Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% above the national rate.

92.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
92.8% +1.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,445 of 3,222
55th percentile

About Allen Parish, Louisiana

Allen Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 22,477, making it the 1,750th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Allen Parish is 37.4 years, which is 3.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Allen Parish is $46,469, which ranks #2,917 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 38.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8%.

The median home value in Allen Parish is $104,500, 62.9% below the national median. Renters in Allen Parish pay a median gross rent of $775 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Allen Parish, 11.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 64.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.3 min.

Allen Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 64.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (20.7%) and Two or More Races (7.0%).

All data for Allen Parish, Louisiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.