Tensas Parish, Louisiana

About Tensas Parish, Louisiana

Tensas Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 3,935, making it the 2,968th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Tensas Parish is 47.5 years, which is 22.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Tensas Parish is $36,615, which ranks #3,110 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 51.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 34.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4%.

The median home value in Tensas Parish is $86,300, 69.4% below the national median. Renters in Tensas Parish pay a median gross rent of $601 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Tensas Parish, 14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.6 min.

Tensas Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 54.0% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (41.3%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).

All data for Tensas Parish, Louisiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.