Allen Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026
Allen Parish, Louisiana has a population of 22,477, the 39th most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $46,469 and the median home value is $104,500. The poverty rate is 23.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Allen Parish Quick Facts
How Allen Parish Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,552 | 22,477 | -0.3% |
| Median household income | $51,138 | $46,469 | -9.1% |
| Median home value | $110,800 | $104,500 | -5.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 59 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Allen Parish
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Population Overview
Allen Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 22,477. It is the 39th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Allen Parish is 37.4 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Allen Parish is $46,469. This is 24% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.1%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.8%. This is 56% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $104,500. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Allen Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Allen Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 20.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.
Education
11.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Allen Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Allen Parish, Louisiana?
Allen Parish has a population of 22,477, making it the 39th most populous county in Louisiana.
What is the median income in Allen Parish?
The median household income in Allen Parish is $46,469 with a poverty rate of 23.1%.
How many cities are in Allen Parish, Louisiana?
Allen Parish contains 5 Census-designated places.