Allen Parish, LA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Allen Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,966 | 4,588,640 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 31.3 | 87.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.74% | -0.07% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.5 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,659 | 1,781,402 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Allen Parish declined by 11.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 22,552 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Allen Parish has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Allen Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,166 | $60,029 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.16% | 3.98% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 13.7% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Allen Parish is about 15% lower than in Louisiana.
Housing
| Metric | Allen Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $209,431 | $166,764 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $738 | $1,038 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.8% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Allen Parish is about 23.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $738 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Allen Parish spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 152 hours, about 6.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Allen Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.2 | 21.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.4 | 42.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 152 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,708 | $5,502 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 7.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 9,131 | 8,275 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 577 | 1,164 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Louisiana:
Madison Parish (12.9 min), East Carroll Parish (13.7 min), Lincoln Parish (15.4 min).
Slowest:
East Feliciana Parish (33.1 min), St. Helena Parish (32.3 min), Livingston Parish (32.0 min).
The average commute time in Allen Parish is 18 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Louisiana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Allen Parish has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Allen Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.3% | 24.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | 2.52 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Louisiana:
Orleans Parish (0.3), East Baton Rouge Parish (0.3), St. Tammany Parish (0.3).
Lowest:
East Carroll Parish (0.1), Assumption Parish (0.2), Evangeline Parish (0.2).
Health
Allen Parish has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Allen Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.2 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.4% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.2% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Louisiana:
St. Tammany Parish (0.8), Ascension Parish (0.8), Vernon Parish (0.8).
Lowest:
East Carroll Parish (0.7), Madison Parish (0.7), Tensas Parish (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Allen Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Allen Parish, Louisiana?
The population of Allen Parish, Louisiana is 23,966, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Allen Parish, Louisiana?
The population density of Allen Parish, Louisiana is 31.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Allen Parish, Louisiana?
The median household income in Allen Parish, Louisiana is $51,166, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Allen Parish, Louisiana?
The median home price in Allen Parish, Louisiana is $209,431, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Allen Parish, Louisiana?
The unemployment rate in Allen Parish, Louisiana is 13.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.