Tensas Parish, LA population by race
The table below shows Tensas Parish's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,726 | 41.82% |
| Black or African American | 2,168 | 52.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 34 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 103 | 2.50% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 96 | 2.33% |
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Tensas Parish population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Tensas Parish has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Tensas Parish's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Tensas Parish population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 41.82% are white, 52.53% are Black or African American, 0.82% are Asian, 2.50% are some other race and 2.33% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Tensas Parish, LA population by race.
The largest racial group in Tensas Parish is Black or African American with a population of 2,168 (52.53% of the total population).
Tensas Parish 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of Black or African American population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Tensas Parish is Black or African American with a population of 2,168 (52.53% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 96 (2.33% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Tensas Parish, LA
By ethnicity, 129 (3.13% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,998 (96.87% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Tensas Parish, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 2,168 (54.23% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Tensas Parish, LA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Tensas Parish's Non-Hispanic population.
Tensas Parish Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 1,709 | 42.75% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,168 | 54.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 34 | 0.85% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 87 | 2.18% |
Among the Hispanic population in Tensas Parish, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 106 (82.17% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Tensas Parish, LA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Tensas Parish's Hispanic population.
Tensas Parish Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 106 | 82.17% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 8 | 6.20% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 15 | 11.63% |
Things to know
What percentage of Tensas Parish, LA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.13% of Tensas Parish population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Tensas Parish, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 106 (82.17% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Tensas Parish, LA have?
Tensas Parish, LA has 2,168 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 52.53% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Tensas Parish is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Tensas Parish, LA?
With 96.87% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Tensas Parish.
That being said, with a 41.82% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Tensas Parish.
What is the majority race in Tensas Parish, LA?
With a population of 2,168 (52.53% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Tensas Parish.
Whites are second largest race in Tensas Parish, with 41.82% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
