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Allen Parish

Louisiana · 22,672 residents (2025 est.) · 762.084 sq mi
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Allen Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,469. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $104,500. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,477
−12%since 2000
from 25,440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
−12%since 2009
from 33 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
+7%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:22,672 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K24K25K26K1990201020202024Allen Parish
202422K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56%(1,354)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.9%(1,554)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.2%(1,384)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.3%(1,411)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(1,147)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.7%(3,538)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.7%(3,081)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.8%(3,108)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.5%(2,589)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.4%(2,122)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.5%(782)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(407)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,469
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,777 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,398
+79%since 2000
from $13,101 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+6%since 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+12%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
10
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Allen Parish on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(17,329)
Black24.3%(6,175)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(1,146)
Asian0.6%(142)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(14,425)
Black20.7%(4,653)
Hispanic / Latino6%(1,353)
Asian0.7%(163)
Other8.4%(1,883)
Diversity Score
67
+10%since 2009
from 60 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
35
−1%since 2020
from 35 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.7%(168)
Colombian0.1%(17)
Dominican0.1%(16)
Asian origin
Japanese0.4%(89)
Pakistani0.1%(27)
Thai0%(5)
Chinese0%(3)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
French10.6%(2,381)
English10%(2,242)
Irish8.2%(1,838)
American5%(1,134)
German4%(892)
Italian3%(664)
Scotch-Irish2.2%(498)
Scottish1.4%(322)
Arab1%(217)
Lebanese0.8%(169)
Greek0.3%(63)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.2%(52)
Syrian0.2%(48)
Welsh0.2%(38)
Polish0.1%(23)
West Indian0.1%(20)
Portuguese0.1%(19)
Dutch0.1%(18)
Hungarian0.1%(18)
British0.1%(17)
Norwegian0.1%(15)
Iranian0%(8)
Russian0%(8)
RANKED:Largest French population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 45.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−50.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 16.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
+16.1 ptssince 2017
from 64.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 90.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married42.6%(4,414)
Married39.9%(4,139)
Widowed3.3%(340)
Divorced14.3%(1,480)
Women 15+
Never married28%(2,188)
Married45.4%(3,545)
Widowed10.5%(821)
Divorced16.1%(1,258)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen Parish, Louisiana?

Allen Parish, Louisiana has about 22,477 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allen Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Allen Parish, Louisiana earns about $46,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allen Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Allen Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $104,500, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Allen Parish, Louisiana?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Allen Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allen Parish, Louisiana?

About 23.1% of people in Allen Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allen Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Allen Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,251 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9505.02Census Tract 9505.01Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9502.01
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 71463ZIP 70648ZIP 70655ZIP 70658ZIP 70637ZIP 70638ZIP 70651ZIP 70644ZIP 70654
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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