County

Tensas County, LA

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Louisiana

👥3,992Population
💰$35,717Median HH Income▼ 53% below avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$75,492Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓17.4%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊12.4%Unemployment▲ 152% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.4%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 53.3%Asian: 2.4%Other: 1.9%Race
White41.4%
Hispanic4.3%
Black53.3%
Asian2.4%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty31.4% ▲ 214% above avg
College Grads17.4% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment12.4% ▲ 152% above avg
No HS Diploma57 (2.4%)
HS Graduate1,157 (48.7%)
Some College345 (14.5%)
Associates402 (16.9%)
Bachelors73 (3.1%)
Graduate Degree341 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 48.7%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 3.1%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad48.7%
Some College14.5%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors3.1%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.9%Renter: 30.1%Tenure
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,717 ▼ 53% below avg
Median Home Value$75,492 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$590/mo
Total Housing Units2,796
Vacant Units1,167

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
55%
About Tensas County, LA

Tensas County is located in Louisiana and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,992 residents. With a median age of 47.34, it is a mature county.

Tensas County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $35,717 is well below the national average. Unemployment stands at 12.4%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 31.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Tensas County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $75,492 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $590. Homeownership rates are high at 69.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Tensas County are majority Black (53.31%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average.

Tensas County, LA is a lower-income area in Louisiana. The 3 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Tensas County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
71357 Newellton 1,448 $32,308 $57,500 $540 8.0% 14.0%
71366 Saint Joseph 1,454 $46,806 $103,300 $725 20.5% 21.6%
71375 Waterproof 1,090 $25,455 $62,300 $478 7.2% 16.2%

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