Tensas Parish, Louisiana
Total Population: 3,992
County Seat: St. Joseph
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
80.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
13.1%
Enrolled in College (18+)
2.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.