Poverty Rate in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
In Tensas Parish, Louisiana, an estimated 1,403 of 4,001 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Tensas Parish, Louisiana?
The poverty rate in Tensas Parish, Louisiana is 37.1%.
- How many people in Tensas Parish, Louisiana live in poverty?
In Tensas Parish, Louisiana, an estimated 1,403 of 4,001 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Tensas Parish, Louisiana compare to the average for Louisiana?
The poverty rate in Tensas Parish, Louisiana is 87.7% higher than the Louisiana average. In Tensas Parish, Louisiana, an estimated 35.1% of 4,001 people live in poverty. In Louisiana, 18.7% of 4,513,793 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Tensas Parish, Louisiana compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Tensas Parish, Louisiana is 180.8% higher than the US average. In Tensas Parish, Louisiana, an estimated 35.1% of 4,001 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Newellton, Louisiana 39.1% of 896 people.
- St. Joseph, Louisiana 35% of 755 people.
- Spokane, Louisiana 1.5% of 471 people.
- Waterproof, Louisiana 74.7% of 604 people.
Under 18 years
52.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
52.8% of 890 people
Under 5 years
54.5% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
54.5% of 209 people
5 to 17 years
52.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
52.3% of 681 people
Related children of householder under 18 years
52.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
52.8% of 890 people
18 to 64 years
32.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
32.8% of 2 thousand people
18 to 34 years
38.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
38.8% of 556 people
35 to 64 years
30.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
30.5% of 1 thousand people
60 years and over
26.1% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
26.1% of 1 thousand people
65 years and over
24.7% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
24.7% of 1 thousand people
White
15.1% Poverty Rate for White people in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
15.1% of 2 thousand people
Black or African American
50.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
50.1% of 2 thousand people
Asian
100% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
100% of 34 people
Some other race
0% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
0% of 103 people
Two or more races
76.7% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
76.7% of 86 people
Hispanic
0% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
0% of 111 people
White, not Hispanic
15.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
15.2% of 2 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
27.9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
27.9% of 3 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
34.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
34.4% of 599 people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
29.3% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
29.3% of 1 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
21.6% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
21.6% of 570 people
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
22.7% of 419 people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
9.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
9.9% of 1 thousand people
Employed
8.3% Poverty Rate for employed people in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
8.3% of 1 thousand people
Male
10.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
10.1% of 574 people
Female
6.5% Poverty Rate for employed women in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
6.5% of 600 people
Unemployed
21.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
21.1% of 166 people
Male
10.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
10.7% of 121 people
Female
48.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
48.9% of 45 people
Population 16 years and over
30.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
30.5% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
3.5% of 947 people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
30.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
30.9% of 457 people
Did not work
44.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
44.8% of 2 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
38.3% Poverty Rate for single people in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
38.3% of 869 people
Male
38.7% Poverty Rate for single men in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
38.7% of 421 people
Female
37.9% Poverty Rate for single women in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
37.9% of 448 people
18 to 24 years
0% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
0% of 6 people
25 to 34 years
38.7% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
38.7% of 93 people
35 to 44 years
0% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
0% of 116 people
45 to 54 years
33.3% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
33.3% of 45 people
55 to 64 years
65.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
65.9% of 217 people
65 to 74 years
47.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
47.7% of 237 people
75 years and over
16.8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
16.8% of 155 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
2.8% of 320 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
33% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
33% of 103 people
Did not work
65% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
65% of 446 people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
35.1% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
2022
35.1%
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