Tensas Parish, Louisiana Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Tensas Parish, Louisiana
Tensas Parish, Louisiana Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
3,935
Median Age
47.5
Male Median
45.4
Female Median
50.6
Tensas Parish, Louisiana Population Growth

Tensas Parish, Louisiana Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -27.5%%.
-27.5%% Growth
Tensas Parish, Louisiana Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Tensas Parish, Louisiana Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.5 | 3,935 |
| 2023 | 47.4 | 3,992 |
| 2022 | 47.4 | 4,127 |
| 2021 | 44.8 | 4,269 |
| 2020 | 44.5 | 4,435 |
| 2019 | 43.4 | 4,561 |
| 2018 | 43.5 | 4,666 |
| 2017 | 44.0 | 4,771 |
| 2016 | 42.6 | 4,793 |
| 2015 | 43.0 | 4,893 |
| 2014 | 42.6 | 5,008 |
| 2013 | 41.9 | 5,105 |
| 2012 | 41.9 | 5,189 |
| 2011 | 41.5 | 5,299 |
| 2010 | 39.8 | 5,430 |
Tensas Parish, Louisiana Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.8% |
| 5–17 | 16.6% |
| 18–24 | 6.5% |
| 25–34 | 8.2% |
| 35–54 | 20.6% |
| 55–64 | 15.2% |
| 65+ | 28.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Tensas Parish, Louisiana
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 98.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 42.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 55.7
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Tensas Parish, Louisiana
The median age in Tensas Parish, Louisiana is 47.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Tensas Parish, Louisiana is 3,935.
In Tensas Parish, Louisiana, seniors (ages 65+) make up 28.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.6%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Tensas Parish, Louisiana is aging.