The Town FilesTensas Parish, Louisiana
3,935 people. The median home is worth $86,300 (typical Louisiana town: $166,450) and the median household earns $36,615.
Towns in Tensas Parish
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newellton | 886 | $52,800 | $25,190 | 45.5 |
| St. Joseph | 831 | $59,100 | $38,393 | 50.7 |
| Waterproof | 541 | $47,300 | $21,786 | 37.1 |
People and housing
| Tensas Parish | Typical Louisiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $86,300 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $601 | $887 |
| Median household income | $36,615 | $52,134 |
| Median age | 47.5 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.6% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 34.4% | 20.4% |
Jobs and pay
815 jobs in 2024, average pay $44,513 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 246 storm events in Tensas Parish from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Tensas Parish has been included in 29 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4900: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).