Tensas Parish, LA Map & Demographics
Tensas Parish Map
Tensas Parish Overview
$21,019
PER CAPITA INCOME
$51,447
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$35,653
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
42.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
57.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,127
TOTAL POPULATION
1,948
MALE POPULATION
2,179
FEMALE POPULATION
89.40
MALES / 100 FEMALES
111.86
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
1,339
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
40.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
12.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Tensas Parish Area Codes
Income in Tensas Parish
Income Overview in Tensas Parish
Per Capita Income in Tensas Parish is $21,019, while median incomes of families and households are $51,447 and $35,653 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 4,127 | $21,019 |
| Median Family Income | 808 | $51,447 |
| Mean Family Income | 808 | $66,584 |
| Median Household Income | 1,593 | $35,653 |
| Mean Household Income | 1,593 | $52,353 |
| Income Deficit | 808 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 4,127 | 42.30% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 4,127 | 57.70¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 4,127 | 0.51 |
Earnings by Sex in Tensas Parish
Average Earnings in Tensas Parish are $25,781, $35,869 for men and $20,697 for women, a difference of 42.3%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 741 (52.0%) | $35,869 |
| Female | 683 (48.0%) | $20,697 |
| Total | 1,424 (100.0%) | $25,781 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Tensas Parish
The most common earnings brackets in Tensas Parish are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (99 | 13.4%) and $15,000 to $17,499 for women (101 | 14.8%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 31 (4.2%) | 12 (1.8%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 32 (4.3%) | 9 (1.3%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 38 (5.1%) | 81 (11.9%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 7 (0.9%) | 11 (1.6%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 57 (7.7%) | 2 (0.3%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 9 (1.2%) | 6 (0.9%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 18 (2.4%) | 101 (14.8%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 12 (1.6%) | 93 (13.6%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 10 (1.3%) | 95 (13.9%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 50 (6.8%) | 28 (4.1%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 42 (5.7%) | 22 (3.2%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 44 (5.9%) | 30 (4.4%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 72 (9.7%) | 64 (9.4%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 59 (8.0%) | 51 (7.5%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 24 (3.2%) | 22 (3.2%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 13 (1.8%) | 10 (1.5%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 32 (4.3%) | 2 (0.3%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 99 (13.4%) | 28 (4.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 50 (6.8%) | 16 (2.3%) |
| $100,000+ | 42 (5.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 741 (100.0%) | 683 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Tensas Parish
Average earnings in Tensas Parish are $37,076 for men and $20,803 for women, a difference of 43.9%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $76,161, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $24,315. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $45,556, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,750.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $40,833 | $18,750 |
| High School Diploma | $37,163 | $19,936 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $24,315 | $25,833 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,161 | $21,667 |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $37,076 | $20,803 |
Family Income in Tensas Parish
Family Income Brackets in Tensas Parish
According to the Tensas Parish family income data, there are 215 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.6% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 26 families (3.2%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 53 | 6.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 50 | 6.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 70 | 8.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 101 | 12.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 108 | 13.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 215 | 26.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 67 | 8.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 88 | 10.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 26 | 3.2% |
| $200,000+ | 30 | 3.7% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Tensas Parish
2-person families (463 | 57.3%) account for the highest median family income in Tensas Parish with $57,750 per family, while 2-person families (463 | 57.3%) have the highest median income of $28,875 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 463 (57.3%) | $57,750 |
| 3-Person Families | 148 (18.3%) | $50,862 |
| 4-Person Families | 102 (12.6%) | $54,167 |
| 5-Person Families | 27 (3.3%) | $0 |
| 6-Person Families | 48 (5.9%) | $48,000 |
| 7+ Person Families | 20 (2.5%) | $0 |
| Total | 808 (100.0%) | $51,447 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Tensas Parish
The median family income in Tensas Parish is $51,447, with families comprising 3+ earners (13) having the highest median family income of $90,972, while families with no earners (234) have the lowest median family income of $21,944, accounting for 1.6% and 29.0% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 234 (29.0%) | $21,944 |
| 1 Earner | 312 (38.6%) | $47,159 |
| 2 Earners | 249 (30.8%) | $71,125 |
| 3+ Earners | 13 (1.6%) | $90,972 |
| Total | 808 (100.0%) | $51,447 |
Household Income in Tensas Parish
Household Income Brackets in Tensas Parish
With 335 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Tensas Parish, accounting for 21.0% of all households. In contrast, only 25 households (1.6%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 196 | 12.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 147 | 9.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 228 | 14.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 209 | 13.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 256 | 16.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 335 | 21.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 73 | 4.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 88 | 5.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 25 | 1.6% |
| $200,000+ | 37 | 2.3% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Tensas Parish
The median household income in Tensas Parish is $35,653, with the highest median household income of $47,155 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 332 households (20.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 8 households (0.5%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 8 (0.5%) | $0 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 332 (20.8%) | $47,155 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 550 (34.5%) | $36,207 |
| 65+ Years | 703 (44.1%) | $28,814 |
| Total | 1,593 (100.0%) | $35,653 |
Poverty in Tensas Parish
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Tensas Parish
With 27.1% poverty level for males and 41.7% for females among the residents of Tensas Parish, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 27 males (81.8%) and 11 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 23 (28.4%) | 91 (71.1%) |
| 5 Years | 27 (81.8%) | 11 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 50 (28.4%) | 122 (63.2%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 8 (14.0%) | 33 (55.9%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 66 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 15 (46.9%) | 24 (55.8%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 56 (53.8%) | 80 (54.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 13 (12.9%) | 67 (32.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 68 (32.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 47 (24.7%) | 79 (43.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 109 (33.9%) | 148 (43.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 130 (36.9%) | 81 (20.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 16 (12.5%) | 39 (20.0%) |
| Total | 494 (27.1%) | 909 (41.7%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Tensas Parish
According to the poverty statistics in Tensas Parish, males aged 15 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 80.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 58 (71.6%) | 37 (28.9%) |
| 5 Years | 6 (18.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 126 (71.6%) | 71 (36.8%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 49 (86.0%) | 26 (44.1%) |
| 15 Years | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 17 (53.1%) | 19 (44.2%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 48 (46.2%) | 67 (45.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 88 (87.1%) | 137 (67.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 235 (100.0%) | 144 (67.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 143 (75.3%) | 103 (56.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 213 (66.1%) | 189 (56.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 222 (63.1%) | 321 (79.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 112 (87.5%) | 156 (80.0%) |
| Total | 1,328 (72.9%) | 1,270 (58.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Tensas Parish
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Tensas Parish show that 11.6% or 67 of the total 580 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 15.5%, comprising of 9 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 10.1%, which includes 42 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 376 (89.9%) | 42 (10.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 88 (84.6%) | 16 (15.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 49 (84.5%) | 9 (15.5%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 513 (88.4%) | 67 (11.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Tensas Parish
According to the poverty data in Tensas Parish, 17.6% or 13 single-father households and 61.7% or 95 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 36 (52.2%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (54.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 13 (100.0%) | 17 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
| Total | 13 (17.6%) | 95 (61.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Tensas Parish
The poverty data for Tensas Parish shows that 67 of the married-couple family households (11.6%) and 108 of the single-parent households (47.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (15.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 42 (10.1%) | 36 (31.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 16 (15.4%) | 31 (43.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 9 (15.5%) | 30 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
| Total | 67 (11.6%) | 108 (47.4%) |
Race in Tensas Parish
The most populous races in Tensas Parish are Black / African American (2,168 | 52.5%), White / Caucasian (1,726 | 41.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (129 | 3.1%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 34 | 0.8% |
| Black / African American | 2,168 | 52.5% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 129 | 3.1% |
| Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 1,726 | 41.8% |
| Two or more Races | 96 | 2.3% |
| Some other Race | 103 | 2.5% |
| Total | 4,127 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Tensas Parish
The most populous ancestries reported in Tensas Parish are American (362 | 8.8%), English (281 | 6.8%), Irish (240 | 5.8%), Mexican (106 | 2.6%), and German (87 | 2.1%), together accounting for 26.1% of all Tensas Parish residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 362 | 8.8% |
| Arab | 7 | 0.2% |
| Blackfeet | 7 | 0.2% |
| British | 3 | 0.1% |
| Cajun | 22 | 0.5% |
| Choctaw | 2 | 0.1% |
| Cuban | 8 | 0.2% |
| English | 281 | 6.8% |
| European | 17 | 0.4% |
| French | 57 | 1.4% |
| German | 87 | 2.1% |
| Irish | 240 | 5.8% |
| Italian | 6 | 0.2% |
| Mexican | 106 | 2.6% |
| Norwegian | 19 | 0.5% |
| Scotch-Irish | 17 | 0.4% |
| Scottish | 55 | 1.3% |
| Spanish | 15 | 0.4% | View All 18 Rows |
Immigrants in Tensas Parish
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Tensas Parish came from Central America (46 | 1.1%), Latin America (46 | 1.1%), Mexico (46 | 1.1%), Asia (11 | 0.3%), and Western Asia (7 | 0.2%), together accounting for 3.8% of all Tensas Parish residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 11 | 0.3% |
| Central America | 46 | 1.1% |
| Latin America | 46 | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | 4 | 0.1% |
| Mexico | 46 | 1.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 4 | 0.1% |
| Western Asia | 7 | 0.2% |
| Yemen | 7 | 0.2% | View All 8 Rows |
Sex and Age in Tensas Parish
Sex and Age in Tensas Parish
The most populous age groups in Tensas Parish are 65 to 69 Years (218 | 11.2%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (225 | 10.3%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 81 (4.2%) | 128 (5.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 208 (10.7%) | 129 (5.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 73 (3.7%) | 134 (6.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 102 (5.2%) | 220 (10.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 69 (3.5%) | 36 (1.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 95 (4.9%) | 104 (4.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 27 (1.4%) | 100 (4.6%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 165 (8.5%) | 168 (7.7%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 109 (5.6%) | 44 (2.0%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 77 (4.0%) | 85 (3.9%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 131 (6.7%) | 97 (4.4%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 168 (8.6%) | 151 (6.9%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 163 (8.4%) | 186 (8.5%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 218 (11.2%) | 177 (8.1%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 134 (6.9%) | 225 (10.3%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 101 (5.2%) | 135 (6.2%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 20 (1.0%) | 40 (1.8%) |
| 85 Years and over | 7 (0.4%) | 20 (0.9%) |
| Total | 1,948 (100.0%) | 2,179 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Tensas Parish
Median Family Size in Tensas Parish
The median family size in Tensas Parish is 3.88 persons per family, with single female/mother families (154 | 19.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 6.34 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (580 | 71.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.11 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 580 (71.8%) | 3.11 |
| Single Male/Father | 74 (9.2%) | 4.72 |
| Single Female/Mother | 154 (19.1%) | 6.34 |
| Total Families | 808 (100.0%) | 3.88 |
Median Household Size in Tensas Parish
The median household size in Tensas Parish is 2.52 persons per household, with single female/mother households (154 | 9.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 6.39 persons per household. non-family households (785 | 49.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.08 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 580 (36.4%) | 3.16 |
| Single Male/Father | 74 (4.6%) | 4.72 |
| Single Female/Mother | 154 (9.7%) | 6.39 |
| Non-family | 785 (49.3%) | 1.08 |
| Total Households | 1,593 (100.0%) | 2.52 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Tensas Parish
Out of a total of 1,593 households in Tensas Parish, 808 (50.7%) are family households, while 785 (49.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 463, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 742.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 742 (46.6%) |
| 2-Person Households | 463 (29.1%) | 43 (2.7%) |
| 3-Person Households | 140 (8.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 110 (6.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 27 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 48 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 20 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 808 (50.7%) | 785 (49.3%) |
Female Fertility in Tensas Parish
Fertility by Age in Tensas Parish
Average fertility rate in Tensas Parish is 144.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 300.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 62.6% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 17 (14.8%) | 77.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 72 (62.6%) | 300.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 26 (22.6%) | 77.0 |
| Total | 115 (100.0%) | 144.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Tensas Parish
53.0% of women with births (115) in Tensas Parish are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 35 (48.6%) | 37 (51.4%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 61 (53.0%) | 54 (47.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Tensas Parish
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 20 (17.4%) | 61.0 |
| High School Diploma | 95 (82.6%) | 301.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 115 (100.0%) | 144.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Tensas Parish
47.0% of women with births in Tensas Parish are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 64.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (100.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 61 (64.2%) | 34 (35.8%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 61 (53.0%) | 54 (47.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Tensas Parish
Employment by Class of Employer in Tensas Parish
Among the 1,154 employed individuals in Tensas Parish, private company employees (666 | 57.7%), local government employees (195 | 16.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (114 | 9.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 666 | 57.7% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 31 | 2.7% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 48 | 4.2% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 114 | 9.9% |
| Local Government Employees | 195 | 16.9% |
| State Government Employees | 83 | 7.2% |
| Federal Government Employees | 17 | 1.5% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 1,154 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Tensas Parish
According to the labor force statistics for Tensas Parish, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,297), 40.6% or 1,339 individuals are in the labor force, with 12.4% or 166 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 73.7% or 358 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 31.0% or 13 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 42 (17.1%) | 13 (31.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 54 (51.4%) | 8 (14.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 81 (40.7%) | 12 (14.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 86 (67.7%) | 9 (10.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 358 (73.7%) | 89 (24.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 205 (52.6%) | 25 (12.2%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 112 (35.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 176 (50.4%) | 10 (5.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 140 (18.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 86 (26.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,339 (40.6%) | 166 (12.4%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Tensas Parish
According to labor force statistics for Tensas Parish, 54.4% of individuals (1,017) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,870) are in the labor force, with 14.2% or 144 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 64.5% or 100 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 22.3% or 114 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 217 (45.9%) | 46 (9.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 512 (54.5%) | 210 (22.3%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 189 (62.6%) | 16 (5.3%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 100 (64.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,017 (54.4%) | 266 (14.2%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Tensas Parish
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tensas Parish are Community & Social Service (124 | 10.6%), Management (84 | 7.2%), Education Instruction & Library (57 | 4.9%), Education, Arts & Media (55 | 4.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (51 | 4.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tensas Parish, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Management (66.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (91.2%), Business & Financial (83.3%), and Community & Social Service (80.6%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 56 (66.7%) | 28 (33.3%) |
| Business & Financial | 1 (16.7%) | 5 (83.3%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 24 (19.4%) | 100 (80.6%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 14 (25.5%) | 41 (74.6%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 5 (41.7%) | 7 (58.3%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 5 (8.8%) | 52 (91.2%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 14 (27.5%) | 37 (72.6%) |
| Health Technologists | 14 (45.2%) | 17 (54.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 115 (40.4%) | 170 (59.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 574 (48.9%) | 600 (51.1%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Tensas Parish are Cleaning & Maintenance (130 | 11.1%), Security & Protection (61 | 5.2%), Law Enforcement (53 | 4.5%), Healthcare Support (24 | 2.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (24 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Tensas Parish, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (73.1%), Law Enforcement (66.0%), and Security & Protection (62.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (93.3%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 38 (62.3%) | 23 (37.7%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 3 (37.5%) | 5 (62.5%) |
| Law Enforcement | 35 (66.0%) | 18 (34.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (100.0%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 95 (73.1%) | 35 (26.9%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 1 (6.7%) | 14 (93.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 134 (52.8%) | 120 (47.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 574 (48.9%) | 600 (51.1%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Tensas Parish are Office & Administration (229 | 19.5%), and Sales & Related (131 | 11.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 26 (19.9%) | 105 (80.1%) |
| Office & Administration | 48 (21.0%) | 181 (79.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 74 (20.6%) | 286 (79.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 574 (48.9%) | 600 (51.1%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Tensas Parish are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (84 | 7.2%), Construction & Extraction (54 | 4.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (32 | 2.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 84 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 54 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 32 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 170 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 574 (48.9%) | 600 (51.1%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Tensas Parish are Transportation (50 | 4.3%), Production (36 | 3.1%), and Material Moving (19 | 1.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 12 (33.3%) | 24 (66.7%) |
| Transportation | 50 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Material Moving | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 81 (77.1%) | 24 (22.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 574 (48.9%) | 600 (51.1%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Tensas Parish
Employment Industries in Tensas Parish
The major employment industries in Tensas Parish include Retail Trade (192 | 16.4%), Public Administration (186 | 15.8%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (170 | 14.5%), Educational Services (116 | 9.9%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (93 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Tensas Parish
The Tensas Parish industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (90.3%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 170 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 34 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 6 (27.3%) | 16 (72.7%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 44 (73.3%) | 16 (26.7%) |
| Retail Trade | 63 (32.8%) | 129 (67.2%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 11 (55.0%) | 9 (45.0%) |
| Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 27 (100.0%) |
| Information | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (100.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 4 (21.0%) | 15 (78.9%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 16 (84.2%) | 3 (15.8%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 49 (65.3%) | 26 (34.7%) |
| Educational Services | 45 (38.8%) | 71 (61.2%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 9 (9.7%) | 84 (90.3%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 1 (10.0%) | 9 (90.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 3 (12.0%) | 22 (88.0%) |
| Public Administration | 60 (32.3%) | 126 (67.7%) |
| Total | 574 (48.9%) | 600 (51.1%) |
Education in Tensas Parish
School Enrollment in Tensas Parish
The most common levels of schooling among the 994 students in Tensas Parish are elementary school (323 | 32.5%), high school (196 | 19.7%), and middle school (185 | 18.6%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 112 | 11.3% |
| Kindergarten | 70 | 7.0% |
| Elementary School | 323 | 32.5% |
| Middle School | 185 | 18.6% |
| High School | 196 | 19.7% |
| College / Undergraduate | 97 | 9.8% |
| Graduate / Professional | 11 | 1.1% |
| Total | 994 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Tensas Parish
Out of a total of 994 students who are enrolled in schools in Tensas Parish, 93 (9.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 901 (90.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8 (30.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 129 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 80 (87.9%) | 11 (12.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 320 (95.0%) | 17 (5.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 161 (77.8%) | 46 (22.2%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 141 (94.6%) | 8 (5.4%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 129 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 18 (69.2%) | 8 (30.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 42 (93.3%) | 3 (6.7%) |
| Total | 901 (90.6%) | 93 (9.4%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Tensas Parish
Education (110 | 24.1%), arts & humanities (96 | 21.0%), science & technology (67 | 14.7%), business (66 | 14.5%), and bio, nature & agricultural (49 | 10.7%) are the most common fields of study among 456 individuals in Tensas Parish who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 1 | 0.2% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 49 | 10.7% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 7 | 1.5% |
| Psychology | 12 | 2.6% |
| Social Sciences | 19 | 4.2% |
| Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 67 | 14.7% |
| Business | 66 | 14.5% |
| Education | 110 | 24.1% |
| Literature & Languages | 6 | 1.3% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 0 | 0.0% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 22 | 4.8% |
| Communications | 1 | 0.2% |
| Arts & Humanities | 96 | 21.0% |
| Total | 456 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Tensas Parish
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Tensas Parish
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Tensas Parish are males with 1 vehicle (212, accounting for 37.0%) and females with 1 vehicle (254, making up 36.5%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 21 (3.7%) | 24 (4.1%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 212 (37.0%) | 254 (43.7%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 172 (30.0%) | 178 (30.6%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 70 (12.2%) | 53 (9.1%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 17 (3.0%) | 19 (3.3%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 81 (14.1%) | 53 (9.1%) |
| Total | 573 (100.0%) | 581 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Tensas Parish
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Tensas Parish are 10 to 14 minutes (214 commuters, 18.9%), 30 to 34 minutes (176 commuters, 15.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (161 commuters, 14.2%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 69 | 6.1% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 94 | 8.3% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 214 | 18.9% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 161 | 14.2% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 104 | 9.2% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 21 | 1.8% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 176 | 15.5% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 75 | 6.6% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 141 | 12.4% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 14 | 1.2% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 64 | 5.7% |
Commute Time by Sex in Tensas Parish
The most common commute times in Tensas Parish are 15 to 19 minutes (118 commuters, 20.6%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (179 commuters, 32.0%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 28 (4.9%) | 41 (7.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 60 (10.5%) | 34 (6.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 35 (6.1%) | 179 (32.0%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 118 (20.6%) | 43 (7.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 86 (15.0%) | 18 (3.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 9 (1.6%) | 12 (2.1%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 93 (16.2%) | 83 (14.8%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 30 (5.2%) | 45 (8.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 55 (9.6%) | 86 (15.4%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 10 (1.8%) | 4 (0.7%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 49 (8.6%) | 15 (2.7%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Tensas Parish
The most frequent times of departure to work in Tensas Parish are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (115, 20.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (150, 26.8%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 50 (8.7%) | 33 (5.9%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 97 (16.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 24 (4.2%) | 53 (9.5%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 86 (15.0%) | 11 (2.0%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 53 (9.2%) | 35 (6.2%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 115 (20.1%) | 52 (9.3%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 42 (7.3%) | 150 (26.8%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 59 (10.3%) | 88 (15.7%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 3 (0.5%) | 109 (19.5%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 26 (4.5%) | 18 (3.2%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 14 (2.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 4 (0.7%) | 10 (1.8%) |
| Total | 573 (100.0%) | 560 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Tensas Parish
Occupancy by Ownership in Tensas Parish
Of the total 1,593 dwellings in Tensas Parish, owner-occupied units account for 1,091 (68.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 502 (31.5%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,091 | 68.5% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 502 | 31.5% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 1,593 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Tensas Parish
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 742 | 46.6% |
| 2-Person Household | 506 | 31.8% |
| 3-Person Household | 140 | 8.8% |
| 4+ Person Household | 205 | 12.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,593 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Tensas Parish
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 490 (66.0%) | 252 (34.0%) |
| 2-Person Household | 409 (80.8%) | 97 (19.2%) |
| 3-Person Household | 84 (60.0%) | 56 (40.0%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 108 (52.7%) | 97 (47.3%) |
| Total Housing Units | 1,091 (68.5%) | 502 (31.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Tensas Parish
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 147 (47.9%) | 160 (52.1%) |
| High School Diploma | 423 (68.4%) | 195 (31.6%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 291 (72.4%) | 111 (27.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 230 (86.5%) | 36 (13.5%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Tensas Parish
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 149 | 9.3% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 191 | 12.0% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 184 | 11.6% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 366 | 23.0% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 468 | 29.4% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 222 | 13.9% |
| 85 Years and Over | 13 | 0.8% |
| Total | 1,593 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Tensas Parish
Median Income by Occupancy in Tensas Parish
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,091 (68.5%) | $36,513 |
| Renter-Occupied | 502 (31.5%) | $35,313 |
| Average | 1,593 (100.0%) | $35,653 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Tensas Parish
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 63 (5.8%) | 24 (4.8%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 86 (7.9%) | 23 (4.6%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 71 (6.5%) | 75 (14.9%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 69 (6.3%) | 27 (5.4%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 67 (6.1%) | 65 (13.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 178 (16.3%) | 31 (6.2%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 128 (11.7%) | 129 (25.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 260 (23.8%) | 74 (14.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 65 (6.0%) | 8 (1.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 68 (6.2%) | 20 (4.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 36 (3.3%) | 26 (5.2%) |
| Total | 1,091 (100.0%) | 502 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Tensas Parish
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 259 (23.7%) | 24 (4.8%) |
| $300 to $499 | 391 (35.8%) | 107 (21.3%) |
| $500 to $799 | 145 (13.3%) | 95 (18.9%) |
| $800 to $999 | 191 (17.5%) | 43 (8.6%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 50 (4.6%) | 32 (6.4%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 22 (2.0%) | 18 (3.6%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 26 (2.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 7 (0.6%) | 6 (1.2%) |
| Total | 1,091 (100.0%) | 502 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Tensas Parish
Housing Structures in Tensas Parish
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,303 | 81.8% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 21 | 1.3% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 27 | 1.7% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 9 | 0.6% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 45 | 2.8% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 188 | 11.8% |
| Total | 1,593 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Tensas Parish
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 952 (73.1%) | 351 (26.9%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 21 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 1 (3.7%) | 26 (96.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 45 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 117 (62.2%) | 71 (37.8%) |
| Total | 1,091 (68.5%) | 502 (31.5%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Tensas Parish
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 6 (0.5%) | 13 (2.6%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 36 (3.3%) | 102 (20.3%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 330 (30.2%) | 119 (23.7%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 532 (48.8%) | 233 (46.4%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 187 (17.1%) | 35 (7.0%) |
| Total | 1,091 (100.0%) | 502 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Tensas Parish
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 359 (32.9%) | 140 (27.9%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 136 (12.5%) | 43 (8.6%) |
| Electricity | 540 (49.5%) | 317 (63.1%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 5 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 46 (4.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 5 (0.5%) | 2 (0.4%) |
| Total | 1,091 (100.0%) | 502 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Tensas Parish
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 43 (3.9%) | 96 (19.1%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 539 (49.4%) | 283 (56.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 359 (32.9%) | 81 (16.1%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 150 (13.8%) | 42 (8.4%) |
| Total | 1,091 (100.0%) | 502 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Tensas Parish
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Tensas Parish
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 835 | 256 |
| Median Property Value | $71,700 | $108,000 |
| Median Household Income | $28,484 | $16 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $343 | $7 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $244 | $128 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Tensas Parish
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 340 (40.7%) | 45 (17.6%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 280 (33.5%) | 50 (19.5%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 163 (19.5%) | 145 (56.6%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 33 (4.0%) | 6 (2.3%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 19 (2.3%) | 4 (1.6%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (2.3%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 835 (100.0%) | 256 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Tensas Parish
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 144 (17.2%) | 10 (3.9%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 175 (21.0%) | 5 (1.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 164 (19.6%) | 32 (12.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 96 (11.5%) | 14 (5.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 155 (18.6%) | 32 (12.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 34 (4.1%) | 105 (41.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 47 (5.6%) | 31 (12.1%) |
| $150,000 or more | 20 (2.4%) | 21 (8.2%) |
| Total | 835 (100.0%) | 256 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Tensas Parish
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 428 (51.3%) | 68,333 (26,692.6%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 116 (13.9%) | 180 (70.3%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 49 (5.9%) | 48 (18.8%) |
| 4.0x or more | 242 (29.0%) | 5 (1.9%) |
| Total | 835 (100.0%) | 256 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Tensas Parish
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 418 (50.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 50 (6.0%) | 84 (32.8%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 48 (5.8%) | 28 (10.9%) |
| Total | 835 (100.0%) | 256 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Tensas Parish
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tensas Parish
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 253 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 764 (99.0%) | 8 (1.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 130 (79.7%) | 33 (20.3%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 251 (91.9%) | 22 (8.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 258 (57.7%) | 189 (42.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 362 (97.3%) | 10 (2.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 584 (88.6%) | 75 (11.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 754 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 323 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,679 (91.6%) | 337 (8.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Tensas Parish
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 253 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 764 (99.0%) | 8 (1.0%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 130 (79.7%) | 33 (20.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Tensas Parish
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 1,313 (93.4%) | 92 (6.6%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 978 (91.7%) | 88 (8.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 695 (85.7%) | 116 (14.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 309 (99.4%) | 2 (0.6%) |
| $100,000 and over | 384 (90.8%) | 39 (9.2%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tensas Parish
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 241 (95.3%) | 23 (9.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 732 (94.8%) | 37 (4.8%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 106 (65.0%) | 26 (16.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 165 (60.4%) | 124 (45.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 147 (32.9%) | 129 (28.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 202 (54.3%) | 164 (44.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 390 (59.2%) | 250 (37.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 724 (96.0%) | 322 (42.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 320 (99.1%) | 132 (40.9%) |
| Total | 3,027 (75.4%) | 1,207 (30.0%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Tensas Parish
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 19 (5.9%) | 22 (5.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 15 (7.3%) | 42 (12.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 155 (20.7%) | 101 (13.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 87 (24.7%) | 97 (24.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 85 (66.4%) | 85 (43.6%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Tensas Parish
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (5.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 12 (5.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 46 (6.2%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 43 (12.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 33 (25.8%) | 32 (16.4%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (2.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 73 (9.8%) | 52 (7.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 28 (8.0%) | 1 (0.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 5 (3.9%) | 11 (5.6%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 19 (5.9%) | 22 (5.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 15 (7.3%) | 35 (10.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 84 (11.2%) | 24 (3.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 42 (11.9%) | 11 (2.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 40 (31.2%) | 25 (12.8%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (5.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 128 (17.1%) | 72 (9.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 28 (8.0%) | 85 (21.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 16 (12.5%) | 61 (31.3%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (5.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (8.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 49 (6.6%) | 24 (3.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3 (0.9%) | 23 (5.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 8 (6.2%) | 35 (17.9%) |
Technology Access in Tensas Parish
Computing Device Access in Tensas Parish
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 656 | 41.2% |
| Smartphone | 1,098 | 68.9% |
| Tablet | 605 | 38.0% |
| No Computing Device | 377 | 23.7% |
| Total | 1,593 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Tensas Parish
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 425 | 26.7% |
| Cellular Data Only | 318 | 20.0% |
| Satellite Internet | 182 | 11.4% |
| No Internet | 681 | 42.7% |
| Total | 1,593 | 100.0% |
Tensas Parish Summary
Tensas Parish is located in the northeastern corner of Louisiana, and is bordered by the Mississippi River to the east, the Ouachita River to the south, and the Tensas River to the west. The parish is part of the larger region known as the Florida Parishes, which is made up of the parishes of East and West Feliciana, St. Helena, Tangipahoa, Washington, and Livingston. The parish seat is St. Joseph, and the largest city is Waterproof.
History
Tensas Parish was established in 1843, and was named after the Tensas Indians, who were the original inhabitants of the area. The parish was originally part of Concordia Parish, but was split off in 1843. The parish was originally a cotton-producing area, and the economy was largely based on the production of cotton and other agricultural products.
In the late 19th century, Tensas Parish was the site of a major battle between the Union and Confederate forces during the Civil War. The Battle of Milliken’s Bend was fought in June 1863, and resulted in a Union victory.
Geography
Tensas Parish is located in the northeastern corner of Louisiana, and is bordered by the Mississippi River to the east, the Ouachita River to the south, and the Tensas River to the west. The parish is part of the larger region known as the Florida Parishes, which is made up of the parishes of East and West Feliciana, St. Helena, Tangipahoa, Washington, and Livingston.
The parish has a total area of 590 square miles, of which 586 square miles is land and 4 square miles is water. The parish is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the parish. The highest point in the parish is located in the northern part of the parish, and is approximately 200 feet above sea level.
Economy
Tensas Parish has a largely agricultural economy, with the main crops being cotton, soybeans, corn, and rice. The parish also has a large timber industry, and is home to several sawmills and paper mills.
The parish also has a growing tourism industry, with several hunting and fishing lodges located in the area. The parish is also home to several state parks, including Lake Bruin State Park, Lake St. John State Park, and Lake Concordia State Park.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Tensas Parish was 5,252, a decrease of 8.3% from the 2000 census. The racial makeup of the parish was 68.3% White, 29.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
The median household income in the parish was $25,944, and the median family income was $32,813. The per capita income was $14,845. About 22.3% of the population was below the poverty line.
Common Questions
What is Per Capita Income in Tensas Parish?
Per Capita income in Tensas Parish is $21,019.
What is the Median Family Income in Tensas Parish?
Median Family Income in Tensas Parish is $51,447.
What is the Median Household income in Tensas Parish?
Median Household Income in Tensas Parish is $35,653.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Tensas Parish?
Income or Wage Gap in Tensas Parish is 42.3%.
Women in Tensas Parish earn 57.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Tensas Parish?
Inequality or Gini Index in Tensas Parish is 0.51.
What is the Total Population of Tensas Parish?
Total Population of Tensas Parish is 4,127.
What is the Total Male Population of Tensas Parish?
Total Male Population of Tensas Parish is 1,948.
What is the Total Female Population of Tensas Parish?
Total Female Population of Tensas Parish is 2,179.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Tensas Parish?
There are 89.40 Males per 100 Females in Tensas Parish.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Tensas Parish?
There are 111.86 Females per 100 Males in Tensas Parish.
What is the Median Population Age in Tensas Parish?
Median Population Age in Tensas Parish is 47.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Tensas Parish
Average Family Size in Tensas Parish is 3.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Tensas Parish
Average Household Size in Tensas Parish is 2.5 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Tensas Parish?
There are 1,339 People in the Labor Forcein in Tensas Parish.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Tensas Parish?
40.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Tensas Parish.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Tensas Parish?
Unemployment Rate in Tensas Parish is 12.4%.