What is the population of Tensas Parish?

The population of Tensas Parish, LA is 4,178.

Where is Tensas Parish located?

Tensas Parish, LA is located at latitude 32.0016600 and longitude -91.3400700. It is in United States.

What is the area of Tensas Parish?

The area of Tensas Parish, LA is 1661 km².

What is the elevation of Tensas Parish?

Tensas Parish, LA has an elevation of 20 meters (66 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Tensas Parish in?

Tensas Parish, LA is in the America/Chicago time zone.

How has the population of Tensas Parish changed?

The population of Tensas Parish, LA has decreased from 5,252 (2010) to 4,178 (2020), a change of -20.4%.

Tensas Parish, Louisiana

Tensas Parish: parish in Louisiana, United States

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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.

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Population 945

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	18:06:35 (22nd April 2026)
Density	3 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-25.71% (2010-2020)
Weather	81℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather

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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.

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Tensas Parish Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tensas Parish.

City Name	Population	Title
Saint Joseph	945	Town in and the parish seat of Tensas Parish in northeastern Louisiana, United States
Newellton	927	City in Louisiana, United States of America
Waterproof	532	Village in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Weather

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Tensas Parish has 8 neighbours.

Catahoula Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
Concordia Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
Franklin Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
Madison Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
Adams County county in Mississippi, United States
Claiborne County county in Mississippi, United States
Jefferson County county in Mississippi, United States
Warren County county in Mississippi, United States

St. Joseph

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Tensas Parish decreased by 25.71% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	5,252	-	census
2011	5,092	-3.14%	estimation process
2012	4,999	-1.86%	estimation process
2013	4,933	-1.34%	estimation process
2014	4,853	-1.65%	estimation process
2015	4,772	-1.7%	estimation process
2016	4,656	-2.49%	estimation process
2017	4,574	-1.79%	estimation process
2018	4,470	-2.33%	estimation process
2019	4,334	-3.14%	estimation process
2020	4,178	-3.73%	estimation process

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