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Allen Parish

Louisiana · 22,750 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 $48,328. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,750
−11%since 2000
from 25,440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+14%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K24K25K26K1990201020202024Allen Parish
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,328
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,777 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,829
+67%since 2000
from $13,101 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,400
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+19%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(17,329)
Black24.3%(6,175)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(1,146)
Asian0.6%(142)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.9%(14,222)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(15,146)
Black17.7%(4,016)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(1,893)
Asian0.8%(183)
Other4.3%(970)
Diversity Score61.6%(14,017)
Segregation Score35.5%(8,070)
Diversity Score
62
+10%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 45.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
43.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen Parish, Louisiana?

Allen Parish, Louisiana has about 22,750 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Allen Parish, Louisiana earns about $48,328 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 $107,400, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Allen Parish, Louisiana?

About 12.3% 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 15.4% 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 1,524 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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9 ZIP codes
ZIP 71463ZIP 70648ZIP 70655ZIP 70658ZIP 70637ZIP 70638ZIP 70651ZIP 70644ZIP 70654
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