Population 22,477 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Allen Parish
Household size in Allen Parish
| Period | Allen Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in Allen Parish has 2.47 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.57 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Allen Parish
| Period | Allen Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.5 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.9 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.5 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
Allen Parish is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.9, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has edged down from 37.4 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Allen Parish
| Period | Allen Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Allen Parish: 16.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 5.1 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Allen Parish
Renters in Allen Parish
| Period | Allen Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.3% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.0% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Allen Parish own their homes; 26.0% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 73.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.9 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Allen Parish
| Period | Allen Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.9% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.5% of the housing in Allen Parish, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Allen Parish
| Period | Allen Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Allen Parish are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the northeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Allen Parish
| Period | Allen Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $534 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $547 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $639 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $728 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$194 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in Allen Parish pays $728 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $194 a month from 2006–10, a 36% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Few Louisiana counties have lower rents: only five of 64.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Allen Parish
Bachelor's degrees in Allen Parish
| Period | Allen Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Allen Parish: 12.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Louisiana counties have a lower share of college graduates: only five of 64.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Allen Parish
| Period | Allen Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.7% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.7% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.0% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.2% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Allen Parish never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 7.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Allen Parish
| Period | Allen Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Allen Parish runs well above the national rate: 8.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Allen Parish compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Parish | 2.47 | 36.9 | 16.6% | 26.0% | 17.5% | 1982 | $728 | 12.9% | 81.2% | 8.3% |
| Evangeline Parish | 2.59 | 38.4 | 20.9% | 33.8% | 14.8% | 1982 | $778 | 15.0% | 76.2% | 8.0% |
| Beauregard Parish | 2.68 | 37.8 | 11.1% | 15.2% | 14.1% | 1993 | $897 | 17.1% | 87.3% | 6.3% |
| St. Landry Parish | 2.64 | 38.6 | 22.0% | 29.9% | 16.0% | 1983 | $872 | 15.3% | 82.7% | 7.8% |
| Newton County | 2.55 | 46.3 | 11.0% | 17.1% | 21.4% | 1990 | $1,004 | 7.4% | 85.3% | 8.1% |
| Jasper County | 2.30 | 43.6 | 12.2% | 21.0% | 16.1% | 1987 | $905 | 15.6% | 90.0% | 12.1% |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | 2.54 | 43.2 | 11.7% | 20.0% | 20.7% | 1985 | $779 | 19.7% | 84.9% | 6.8% |
| Tyler County | 2.55 | 43.5 | 11.3% | 18.8% | 24.8% | 1985 | $1,014 | 12.3% | 86.0% | 7.8% |
| St. Helena Parish | 2.70 | 42.1 | 17.5% | 21.0% | 21.0% | 1989 | $930 | 10.5% | 82.7% | 16.7% |
| Polk County | 2.59 | 44.4 | 13.9% | 21.9% | 24.8% | 1990 | $1,027 | 17.6% | 83.8% | 9.6% |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 2.60 | 36.8 | 16.5% | 29.7% | 14.7% | 1994 | $1,049 | 21.3% | 84.0% | 5.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Allen Parish. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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