County · Louisiana
Allen Parish, Louisiana
Allen Parish, Louisiana. Allen Parish had 22,672 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.3% since 2020, a smaller fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). It holds 5 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 22003.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,672
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 22,750 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,477
Median household income
$46,469
±$4,198 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$104,500
±$17,150 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$775
±$82 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Allen Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 22,750 residents in Allen Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 22,672 for July 1, 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, a smaller fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 22,477 over 762 square miles of land.
| Measure | Allen Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,477 | 4,611,961 | −3,141 |
| Households | 7,854±310 | 1,804,780 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.44±0.09 | 2.49 | −0.25 |
| Housing units | 9,587±34 | 2,108,902 | −365 |
Allen Parish's population since 2000
From 25,440 in 2000 to 22,672 in 2025: down 10.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Allen Parish?
Allen Parish holds 5 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Oakdale with 6,526 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Allen Parish?
The median resident of Allen Parish is 37.4 years old; 23.2% are under 18 and 14.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 20.7%. 6.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Allen Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4±0.8 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.2%±0.1 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.7%±0.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.0%±0.8 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.2%±2.8 pts | 55.7% | −6.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 20.7%±1.7 pts | 30.5% | +2.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.0%±3.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.0%±1.0 pts | 4.9% | +1.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.3%±1.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5%±1.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 17.8%±2.2 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.2%±2.1 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.7%±2.8 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.9%±2.3 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.2%±1.1 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Allen Parish earn?
Half of Allen Parish's 7,854 households earn less than $46,469 a year (±$4,198), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $57,161 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $10,692 after inflation. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Allen Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,469±$4,198 | $60,756 | −$10,692 |
| Mean household income | $62,329±$4,832 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,398±$1,721 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.1%±3.3 pts | 18.9% | +8.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 30.9%±5.5 pts | 25.4% | +15.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.5%±3.9 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.0%±3.1 pts | 86.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Allen Parish?
Owners occupy 74.0% of Allen Parish's occupied homes and renters 26.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $104,500 by its owner (±$17,150). The median renter pays $775 a month including utilities, and 49.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Allen Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $104,500±$17,150 | $216,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $775±$82 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.1%±12.2 pts | 46.3% | +22.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,192±$189 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.0%±3.6 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,587±34 | 2,108,902 | −365 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2%±2.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1%±3.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.3%±4.1 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 21.7%±3.4 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.2%±2.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Allen Parish building?
Builders took permits for 39 new housing units across Allen Parish in 2025 (39 single-family), 1.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Allen Parish get to work?
82.8% of Allen Parish's workers drive alone and 6.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.8%.
| Measure | Allen Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.4%±2.6 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.8%±3.7 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.8%±4.2 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7%±2.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2%±1.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±1.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.8%±3.6 pts | 8.1% | +4.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.2 min±2.1 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Allen Parish's census tracts?
Allen Parish is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $44,152 (Tract 9502.01) to $52,910 (Tract 9504).
| Tract 950122003950100 | 4,470±499 | $52,321 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0122003950201 | 1,998±349 | $44,152 |
| Tract 9502.0222003950202 | 2,039±101 | not published |
| Tract 950322003950300 | 2,714±349 | $32,307 |
| Tract 950422003950400 | 4,349±507 | $52,910 |
| Tract 9505.0122003950501 | 2,856±465 | $47,007 |
| Tract 9505.0222003950502 | 4,051±465 | $48,780 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Allen Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 39th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 17th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 47th of 64 |
| Median household income | 46th of 64 |
| Median home value | 54th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 45th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 25th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60th of 64 |
| Median age | 46th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Allen Parish are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.