Tensas Parish, Louisiana

Total Population: 3,992

County Seat: St. Joseph

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Median Home Value

$80,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$36,074

Across all households

Median Age

47.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

13.1%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)53.3%
White (Non-Hispanic)41.4%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Two or More Races1.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%

Under 18 Years

21.6%

65 Years and Over

27.1%

Male

48.2%

Female

51.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.3%

No Health Insurance

6.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

80.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

13.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$36,074

Mean Household Income

$50,490

Per Capita Income

$21,878

Unemployment Rate (16+)

13.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

61.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

33.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$80,300

Median Rent

$613/mo

Total Housing Units

2,804

Owner-Occupied

69.6%

Renter-Occupied

30.4%

Vacancy Rate

41.9%

Married Couple Households

34.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

2.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

27.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

35.4%

Average Household Size

2.35

Broadband Internet Access

65.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 22107.