Tensas Parish's 2026 population is estimated at 3,836, reflecting a -0.1% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Tensas Parish is the 64th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 5,229 and has grown -26.64% since 2010.
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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