CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Tensas Parish

Louisiana · 4,147 residents · 603.302 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Tensas Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,767. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 2,471 residents. 19% 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 $78,900. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,147
−37%since 2000
from 6,618 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+28%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Tensas Parish
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,767
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,799 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,435
+46%since 2000
from $12,622 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$582
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $265 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+23%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Tensas Parish on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(2,842)
Black55%(3,642)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(83)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(4,186)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(1,728)
Black53.8%(2,232)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(67)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0.1%(5)
Diversity Score63.9%(2,649)
Segregation Score38.3%(1,589)
Diversity Score
64
+1%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+36%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−46.2 ptssince 2013
from 58.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Tensas Parish

Costilla County
Pop 3,679
Stewart County
Pop 4,631
Pulaski County
Pop 4,820
Fulton County
Pop 6,218
Places similar to Tensas Parish
Head to head

Compare Tensas Parish to nearby counties

TENSAS PARISH VS
Franklin Parish
Income$47,020+58%
Home value$113,000+43%
Population19,002+414%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
TENSAS PARISH VS
Madison Parish
Income$35,456+19%
Home value$96,200+22%
Population8,844+139%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
TENSAS PARISH VS
Claiborne County
Income$31,897+7%
Home value$82,700+5%
Population8,058+118%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
TENSAS PARISH VS
Jefferson County
Income$38,305+29%
Home value$81,300+3%
Population6,825+84%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Tensas Parish, Louisiana?

Tensas Parish, Louisiana has about 4,147 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tensas Parish, Louisiana earns about $29,767 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tensas Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Tensas Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $78,900, and the typical rent is about $582 a month.

How educated are people in Tensas Parish, Louisiana?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Tensas Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tensas Parish, Louisiana?

About 33.2% of people in Tensas Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tensas Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Tensas Parish, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,956 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

3 census tracts
Census Tract 1Census Tract 3Census Tract 2
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 71357ZIP 71366ZIP 71375
Up the hierarchy
All counties in Louisiana
Rankings
Highest income countiesLowest poverty counties

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →