2023 ACS Census Data · Population 3,992
Tensas Parish is a small rural county in Louisiana with a population of 3,992. The median household income is $36,074, 45% below the national average. The poverty rate is 32.8%, median home value is $80,300, and 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 45% below the national average.
Population
3,992
2023 estimate
Rank #2967 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$36,074
Household
Rank #3108 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$80,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #3144 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
13.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #2972 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
35% below Louisiana avg·45% below national avg
Poverty Rate
56% below Louisiana avg·119% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
19% below Louisiana avg·25% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$21,878
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
32.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
43.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
50% below Louisiana avg·62% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
30% below Louisiana avg·34% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% below Louisiana avg·5% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
17% below Louisiana avg·20% below national avg
Housing Units
2,804
Households
1,629
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$953
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
65.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
27 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
30% below Louisiana avg·45% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% below Louisiana avg·9% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.5%
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