Tensas Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22107 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,935 | — | #2,968 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $36,615 | -51.3% | #3,110 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.5 years | +22.1% | #403 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $86,300 | -69.4% | #3,126 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $601 | -48.3% | #3,051 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 34.4% | +173.3% | #3,136 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Tensas Parish has a population of 3,935, making it the #2,968 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.5 years, which is 22.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Tensas Parish is $36,615, ranking #3,110 out of 3,222 counties — 51.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 34.4% and unemployment stands at 11.4%.
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The median home value in Tensas Parish is $86,300 (-69.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $601/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.2%.
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94.4% of residents in Tensas Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.
About Tensas Parish, Louisiana
Tensas Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 3,935, making it the 2,968th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Tensas Parish is 47.5 years, which is 22.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Tensas Parish is $36,615, which ranks #3,110 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 51.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 34.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4%.
The median home value in Tensas Parish is $86,300, 69.4% below the national median. Renters in Tensas Parish pay a median gross rent of $601 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Tensas Parish, 14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.6 min.
Tensas Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 54.0% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (41.3%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
All data for Tensas 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.