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Allen Parish

Louisiana · 25,440 residents · 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 $27,777. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,800. The poverty rate of 19.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,440
+20%since 1990
from 21,226 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 28 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.8
+7%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K24K25K26K1990201020202024Allen Parish
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,777
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,838 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,101
+77%since 1990
from $7,394 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.9%
−10.0 ptssince 1990
from 29.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$350
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $232 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
23.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−16%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(16,115)
Black21.7%(4,596)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(718)
Asian0.2%(42)
Diversity Score51.9%(11,019)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(17,329)
Black24.3%(6,175)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(1,146)
Asian0.6%(142)
Diversity Score55.9%(14,222)
Diversity Score
56
+8%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.2%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 57.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
−10%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Allen Parish to nearby counties

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Income$41,915+51%
Home value$124,600+141%
Population31,980+41%
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ALLEN PARISH VS
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Income$57,341+106%
Home value$150,800+191%
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ALLEN PARISH VS
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Home value$161,700+212%
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Income$45,562+64%
Home value$155,500+200%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen Parish, Louisiana?

Allen Parish, Louisiana has about 25,440 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Allen Parish, Louisiana earns about $27,777 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 $51,800, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Allen Parish, Louisiana?

About 9.3% 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 19.9% 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 4,214 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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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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