Tensas Parish, Louisiana
Tensas Parish: parish in Louisiana, United States.
About
Tensas Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,252 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 4,178 inhabitants. Its county seat is St. Joseph. The county was created 183 years ago in 1842.
Quick Facts about Tensas Parish
| Population | 4,178 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| Area | 1661 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 6% |
| Land as percent of area | 94% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.0017,-91.3401 |
| Altitude | 66 feet / 20 meters |
| Capital | St. Joseph |
| Establishment | January 01, 1843 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 07:04:50 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -20.45% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 95℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Tensas Parish is located at 32°0'6"N 91°20'24"W (32.0016600, -91.3400700). It has 8 neighbors: Catahoula Parish, Concordia Parish, Franklin Parish, Madison Parish, Adams County, Claiborne County, Jefferson County and Warren County.
Tensas Parish map
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Tensas Parish Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tensas Parish.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Official website of Tensas Parish
Official Website- St. Joseph
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tensas Parish decreased by 20.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,252 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,092 | -3.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,999 | -1.83% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,933 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,853 | -1.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,772 | -1.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,656 | -2.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,574 | -1.76% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,470 | -2.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,334 | -3.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,178 | -3.6% | 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 |