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Tensas Parish

State:
Louisiana

Tensas Parish's estimated 2025 population is 3,664 with a growth rate of -1.35% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Tensas Parish is the 64th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 5,229 and has seen a growth of -29.93% since that time.

3,664
Total Population
6
Population Density (mi²)
64
Population Rank (State)
-50 -1.35%
Annual Population Growth

Tensas Parish Population

Tensas Parish Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Tensas Parish includes 53.31% Black or African American, 41.58% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,12853.31%
White1,66041.58%
Other race922.3%
Two or more races862.15%
Asian260.65%

Tensas Parish Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Tensas Parish's average per capita income is $27,137. Household income levels show a median of $36,074. The poverty rate stands at 32.84%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$56,989-
Families$50,813$62,838
Households$36,074$50,490
Non Families$25,035$35,442

$27,137

Average Income

$36,074

Median Household Income

32.84%

Poverty Rate