Allen Parish, Louisiana Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Allen Parish, Louisiana, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Allen Parish, Louisiana. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Allen Parish, Louisiana. The estimated population of Allen Parish, Louisiana is 23,085 people, with a median age of 38.4.

We can look at the total population in Allen Parish over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
23,085
 -9.73% -10.06%
2020
25,572
 -0.18% -
2019
25,618
 -0.17% -
2018
25,661
 -0.02% -
2017
25,667
 - -

Population of Allen Parish, Louisiana by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
70.4%
71.1%
 -0.98%
Black/African American
17.5%
19%
 -7.89%
Native
1.6%
1.8%
 -11.11%
Hispanic
7.1%
4.9%
 +44.90%
Asian
0.7%
0.7%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
2.3%
 +17.39%
Other
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Allen Parish, Louisiana by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.4 +0.26% 38.2 +1.87% 38.7 -3.73%
2020 38.3 +0.26% 37.5 +0.54% 40.2 -1.47%
2019 38.2 -0.26% 37.3 -0.27% 40.8 -1.69%
2018 38.3 +0.26% 37.4 0% 41.5 +2.72%
2017 38.2 - 37.4 - 40.4 -

The median age of Allen Parish, Louisiana gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,763 -10.66% 1,584 -12.85% 1,568 1,388
10 to 19 1,450 -10.88% 1,442 -11.17% 1,260 1,270
20 to 29 2,022 -7.54% 1,277 -8.83% 1,855 1,152
30 to 39 2,696 -11.68% 1,155 +11.62% 2,389 1,287
40 to 49 2,342 -4.67% 1,421 -21.44% 2,228 1,124
50 to 59 2,093 -14.82% 1,506 -12.34% 1,798 1,321
60 to 69 1,248 -9.29% 1,356 -21.27% 1,122 1,012
70+ 928 +4.36% 1,384 -1.37% 968 1,343

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Allen Parish, Louisiana is $47,660.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Allen Parish.

  • Under 25
    $61,016.00
  • 25 to 44
    $53,979.00
  • 45 to 64
    $51,596.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,112.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Allen Parish, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Allen Parish, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Allen Parish, Louisiana is currently $62,809.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.48% of households in Allen Parish are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Allen Parish against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.87%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.90%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.46%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.42%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.83%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.05%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.48%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Allen Parish is $22,186.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Allen Parish by the total population of Allen Parish.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Allen Parish, Louisiana, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Allen Parish to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    4.12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.79%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.38%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    65.40%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.32%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Allen Parish that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Allen Parish over the age of 16 is 18,506.

Of those people, a total of 45.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Allen Parish is 41.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 907 32.30% 36.40%
20 to 24 years 1,354 69.70% 30.50%
25 to 29 years 1,653 71.30% 7.90%
30 to 34 years 1,762 53.90% 3.30%
35 to 44 years 3,526 50.00% 7.00%
45 to 54 years 3,231 48.90% 6.30%
55 to 59 years 1,628 48.50% 3.80%
60 to 64 years 1,173 37.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,979 22.40% 1.80%
75 years and over 1,293 5.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Allen Parish. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 14,007 50.70% 9.20%
Black or African American 3,262 33.80% 4.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 300 35.30% 1.90%
Asian 157 58.60% 84.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 242 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 538 9.90% 5.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,513 2.40% 2.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,003 54.50% 9.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Allen Parish as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Allen Parish is 7,666, with median earnings of $34,765.00.

Women in Allen Parish, Louisiana earning approximately 52.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,666 $34,765.00
Male 4,111 $48,088.00
Female 3,555 $25,374.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 621 $48,839.00
Business and Financial 89 $51,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 92 $100,698.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 44 $0.00
Community and Social Service 172 $48,977.00
Legal 70 $79,189.00
Educational and Library 532 $41,197.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 40 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 531 $45,332.00
Healthcare Support 203 $14,076.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 154 $42,237.00
Law Enforcement 249 $41,066.00
Food Preparation and Serving 350 $10,417.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 303 $20,160.00
Personal Care and Service 301 $15,824.00
Sales 565 $34,026.00
Office and Administrative Support 849 $25,949.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 657 $55,260.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 488 $59,273.00
Production 651 $53,139.00
Transportation and Material Moving 431 $32,813.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 434 $51,250.00 187 $31,941.00
Business and Financial 85 $52,375.00 4 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 92 $100,698.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 44 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 65 $150,362.00 107 $48,613.00
Legal 60 $79,527.00 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 26 $51,250.00 506 $41,170.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 36 $0.00 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 55 $83,750.00 476 $42,625.00
Healthcare Support 2 $0.00 201 $13,967.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 86 $44,143.00 68 $0.00
Law Enforcement 177 $48,239.00 72 $23,889.00
Food Preparation and Serving 178 $7,941.00 172 $18,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 145 $26,094.00 158 $14,485.00
Personal Care and Service 46 $80,446.00 255 $14,063.00
Sales 269 $34,321.00 296 $24,712.00
Office and Administrative Support 66 $48,750.00 783 $25,363.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 657 $55,260.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 480 $59,455.00 8 $0.00
Production 478 $56,071.00 173 $24,540.00
Transportation and Material Moving 391 $33,470.00 40 $30,417.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,687 households in Allen Parish, with an average household size of 2.47 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,362 families in Allen Parish with an average family size of 2.9 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,615 537 1,210 2,325
Average Household Size 2.97 3.93 2.97 1.1
Total Families 3,615 537 1,210 0
Average Household Size 2.96 2.83 2.75 0

Poverty

Of the 5,362 families in Allen Parish, 16.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Allen Parish:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 9,532 housing units in Allen Parish, Louisiana.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,687 80.64%
Vacant 1,845 19.36%

17.04% of the total 9,532 housing units in Allen Parish are rental units. This is approximately 1,624 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,832 are occupied by the owner - or 61.18% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Allen Parish is $645.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Allen Parish that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    231
  • Less than $500
    527
  • $500 to $999
    1,009
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    88
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Allen Parish is $112,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Allen Parish that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    936
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,618
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,249
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    915
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    582
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    407
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    116
  • $1,000,000 or more
    9

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Allen Parish. The chart below shows the number of properties in Allen Parish that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    804
  • 1940 to 1949
    782
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,098
  • 1960 to 1969
    962
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,595
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,164
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,193
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,188
  • 2010 to 2013
    746
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Allen Parish that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    618
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,719
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,691
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,659

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Allen Parish get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Allen Parish that commute to work in a particular way.

27.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Allen Parish.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    608
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,210
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    786
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    743
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    692
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    304
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    768
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    344
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    183
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    729
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    948
  • 90 or more minutes
    150

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Allen Parish, Louisiana in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Allen Parish, Louisiana

We have data for 12 places in Allen Parish, Louisiana. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.