Allen Parish, Louisiana
Allen Parish: parish in Louisiana, United States
About
Allen Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 25,764 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 25,440 inhabitants. Its county seat is Oberlin. The county was created 113 years ago in 1912.
County Snapshot
Allen Parish at a glance
Allen Parish currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Louisiana counties
64
Open related pagesLargest city
OakdalePopulation 7,500
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Allen Parish
| Population | 25,440 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| Different from | Allegan County, Alleghany County, Allegany County, Allegany County, Allegheny County |
| Area | 1983 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.6529,-92.8279 |
| Named for | Henry Watkins Allen |
| Altitude | 69 feet / 21 meters |
| Capital | Oberlin |
| Establishment | June 12, 1912 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 15:26:46 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.27% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Allen Parish is located at 30°39'10"N 92°49'40"W (30.6528700, -92.8278800). It has 5 neighbors: Beauregard Parish, Evangeline Parish, Jefferson Davis Parish, Rapides Parish and Vernon Parish.
Allen Parish map
Allen Parish Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Allen Parish.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale | 7,500 | Small city in Allen Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Kinder | 2,324 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Oberlin | 1,702 | Town in Louisiana, United States |
| Elizabeth | 532 | Town in Louisiana, USA |
| Reeves | 243 | Village in Allen Parish |
| Stanley | 116 | Village in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States |
Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Allen Parish
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Allen Parish decreased by 1.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25,764 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,740 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,622 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 25,664 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,714 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 25,631 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,680 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 25,583 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 25,567 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 25,627 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,440 | -0.74% | estimation process |
Louisiana Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 439,729 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Jefferson Parish | 432,346 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Orleans Parish | 389,476 | New Orleans consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States |
| New Orleans | 389,476 | The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. |
| Saint Tammany Parish | 263,446 | Parish in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Lafayette Parish | 246,518 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Caddo Parish | 237,479 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Baton Rouge | 219,052 | The capital of Louisiana. |
| Calcasieu Parish | 203,310 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Shreveport | 184,786 | The second most populous city in Louisiana. |
| Ouachita Parish | 152,439 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Livingston Parish | 143,737 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Metairie Terrace | 142,489 | A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
| Metairie | 138,481 | The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 136,765 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Ascension Parish | 128,665 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |