Tensas County GIS Maps
Tensas County, Louisiana, has 4,147 residents and covers 602.8 square miles. The population declined 21% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Tensas County is 22107.
Newellton is the county's largest population center. Tensas County also includes 3 zip codes, 1 public school district and 18 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Tensas County Trends
- Population
- 4,147▾
- Median Home Value
- $80,300▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 301▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Tensas County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Tensas County Population
Tensas County had 4,147 residents in 2020. That was 21% lower than in 2010. Tensas County had 2,471 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 7 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Newellton, Saint Joseph and Waterproof.
Population Trend in Tensas County LA
Tensas County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Tensas County Zip Codes
Tensas County has 3 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Newellton (71357), Saint Joseph (71366) and Waterproof (71375). Newellton is the largest zip by population, with about 1,595 residents or 38% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 100% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Tensas County LA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71357 | Newellton | 1,595 | ▾ -25.8% |
| 71366 | Saint Joseph | 1,579 | ▾ -20% |
| 71375 | Waterproof | 968 | ▾ -14.3% |
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Tensas County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Tensas County Demographics
Tensas County has a median age of 47.4, which makes the county a little older than Louisiana overall. About 21.6% of residents are under 18, while 27.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 27.1% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 13.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 26.6%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Tensas County LA
Median Age
47.4
Under 18
21.6%
Age 65+
27.1%
Bachelor's+
13.1%
Tensas County School Districts
Tensas County is served by 1 public school district with 301 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Tensas County LA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensas Parish School District | 301 | 100% | ▾ -11.7% |
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Tensas County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Tensas County Housing & Real Estate
Tensas County has a median home value of $80,300 and a median gross rent of $613. About 70% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Louisiana median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $731,225 and homes spent about 68 days on the market.
Tensas County Housing Mix
Tensas County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Tensas County Housing Trends
Tensas County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Tensas County, LA
Tensas County has 178 business listings across 93 categories. The largest categories in Tensas County business listings are Lake (21, 11.8%), Churches & Religious Organizations (15, 8.4%), and Baptist Church (10, 5.6%). The full Tensas County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Tensas County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Tensas County, LA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 21 | 11.8% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 15 | 8.4% |
| Baptist Church | 10 | 5.6% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 9 | 5.1% |
| Convenience Stores | 5 | 2.8% |
| Discount Store | 4 | 2.2% |
| Restaurants | 3 | 1.7% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 3 | 1.7% |
| Elementary School | 3 | 1.7% |
| Grocery Stores | 3 | 1.7% |
Tensas County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Newellton Elevator Co | Agriculture | Newellton |
| Newellton Airport | Airport | Tensas Parish |
| Northeast Louisiana Ambulance Service | Ambulance And Ems Services | St Joseph |
| Southern Soul | American Restaurants | Newellton |
| Downtown Saint Joseph Happenings and Events | Arts And Crafts | St Joseph |
| Farm Bureau Insurance | Auto Insurance | Saint Joseph |
| Car ER | Auto Repair | St Joseph |
| Wolf Disposals LLC | B2B Cleaning And Waste Management | Saint Joseph |
| Goldman Equipment | B2B Tractor Dealers | Waterproof |
| Cross Keys Bank | Banks & Credit Unions | St Joseph |
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Tensas County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Tensas County Basemaps
Tensas County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Tensas County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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