Tensas Parish, Louisiana
Tensas Parish is home to 3,935 people. 34.4% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Louisiana rate (18.9%). The median household income is $36,615.
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| Measure | Value | Louisiana | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,935 | 4,611,961 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $36,615 | $60,756 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 34.4% | 18.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 54.8% | 25.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.6% | 7.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.6% | 27.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $86,300 | $216,500 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $601 | $1,064 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 60.3% | 54.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 0.9% | 4.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 47.5 years | 38.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Catahoula Parish
- Concordia Parish
- Franklin Parish
- Madison Parish
- Adams County, Mississippi
- Claiborne County, Mississippi
- Jefferson County, Mississippi
- Warren County, Mississippi
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.