Tensas Parish's estimated 2026 population is 3,582 with a growth rate of -3.19% 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 -31.5% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.5 years
Female: 50.6 years
Male: 45.4 years
There are 3,092 adults, (1,106 of whom are seniors) in Tensas Parish.
Female: 2,043 (51.9%)
Male: 1,892 (48.1%)
The racial composition of Tensas Parish includes 53.98% Black or African American, 41.6% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,124 | 53.98% |
| White | 1,637 | 41.6% |
| Two or more races | 115 | 2.92% |
| Asian | 40 | 1.02% |
| Other race | 19 | 0.48% |
Tensas Parish's average per capita income is $24,887. Household income levels show a median of $36,615. The poverty rate stands at 34.43%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $59,013 | - |
| Families | $46,023 | $55,691 |
| Households | $36,615 | $47,851 |
| Non Families | $25,818 | $38,296 |
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