U.S. County · Profile

Tensas Parish

3.8KTotal Population
6Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-43.04%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Tensas Parish has a population of 3,764 as of 2023. It is located in Louisiana.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Tensas Parish based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Black or African American52.5%1,976
White41.8%1,573
Hispanic or Latino3.1%117
Some Other Race2.5%94
Two or More Races2.3%87
Asian0.8%30
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Tensas Parish based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$35,653
52.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$21,019
45.2% below national average
Poverty Rate
35.1%
205.2% above national average
Median Age
47.4 years

Income & Poverty

$35,653Median Household Income
$21,019Per Capita Income
35.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$35,653$52,353
Families$51,447$66,584
Married-couple Families$51,447$57,621
Nonfamily Households$24,827$26,813

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Tensas Parish, Louisiana.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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