Allen Parish, Louisiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Allen Parish
- State
- Louisiana
- FIPS Code
- 22003
- State FIPS
- 22
- County FIPS
- 003
Geography
- Land Area
- 762.09 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.04 sq mi
- Total Area
- 766.12 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.652744
- Longitude
- -92.819605
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 21,270
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 16,065
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,840 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 422 | 2.0% |
| White | 14,866 | 69.9% |
| Black | 4,620 | 21.7% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 245 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,658 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 409 | 2.5% |
| White | 11,416 | 71.1% |
| Black | 3,754 | 23.4% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 496 | 3.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 22,477
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $47,545
- Poverty Rate
- 19.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,389
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,437 | 68.7% |
| Black | 4,756 | 21.2% |
| Asian | 163 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,255
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,569 | 37.3% |
| Republican | 4,677 | 38.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,964 | 24.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,643 | 46.0% |
| Female | 6,612 | 54.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,423 | 68.7% |
| Hispanic | 347 | 2.8% |
| Black | 2,239 | 18.3% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,025
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,420 | 52.5% |
| Hispanic | 162 | 46.7% |
| Black | 875 | 39.1% |
| Asian | 28 | 37.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,794 | 49.5% |
| Female | 3,231 | 48.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,924 (31.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,858 (12.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,587
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $116,801
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $728
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.9%
- Public Transit
- 1.0%
- Work From Home
- 6.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.