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Allen Parish (French: Paroisse d'Allen) is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 25,764.[1] The parish seat is Oberlin and the largest city is Oakdale.[2] Allen Parish is in southwestern Louisiana, southwest of Alexandria.

For those of a similar name, see Alan Parrish (disambiguation).

Allen Parish
Parish
Allen Parish Courthouse in Oberlin (near sunset)
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Louisiana
Louisiana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 30°40′N 92°50′W
Country United States
State Louisiana
Founded1912
Named forHenry Watkins Allen
SeatOberlin
Largest cityOakdale
Area
 • Total766 sq mi (1,980 km2)
 • Land762 sq mi (1,970 km2)
 • Water4.1 sq mi (11 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total25,764
 • Estimate 
(2018)
25,605
 • Density34/sq mi (13/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.allenparish.com

Allen Parish is named for former Confederate States Army general and Governor of Louisiana Henry Watkins Allen. It was separated in 1912 from the larger Calcasieu Parish to the southwest.


Leatherwood Museum


On September 27, 2008, the Allen Parish Tourist Commission opened Leatherwood Museum in Oakdale in a two-story house which served during the early 20th century as a hospital where women waited on the second-floor balcony to deliver their babies.[3]

The museum focuses on the history of agriculture and timber.[3]


Geography


According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the parish has a total area of 766 square miles (1,980 km2), of which 762 square miles (1,970 km2) is land and 4.1 square miles (11 km2) (0.5%) is water.[4]


Major highways



Adjacent parishes



Waterways



Demographics


Historical population
CensusPop.%±
192018,382—
193015,261−17.0%
194017,54014.9%
195018,8357.4%
196019,8675.5%
197020,7944.7%
198021,3902.9%
199021,226−0.8%
200025,44019.9%
201025,7641.3%
2018 (est.)25,605[5]−0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[1]

2020 census


Allen Parish racial composition[10]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 15,146 66.58%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 4,016 17.65%
Native American 525 2.31%
Asian 183 0.8%
Pacific Islander 7 0.03%
Other/Mixed 980 4.31%
Hispanic or Latino 1,893 8.32%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 22,750 people, 7,925 households, and 5,566 families residing in the parish.


2000 census


As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 25,440 people, 8,102 households, and 5,930 families residing in the parish. The population density was 33 people per square mile (13/km2). There were 9,157 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile (5/km2). The racial makeup of the parish was 71.90% White, 24.60% Black or African American, 1.72% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. 4.50% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 6.22% reported speaking French or Cajun French at home, while 4.68% speak Spanish.[12]

There were 8,102 households, out of which 36.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.00% were married couples living together, 15.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.80% were non-families. 24.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the parish the population was spread out, with 24.60% under the age of 18, 9.30% from 18 to 24, 33.40% from 25 to 44, 20.80% from 45 to 64, and 11.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 126.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 133.50 males.

The median income for a household in the parish was $27,777, and the median income for a family was $33,920. Males had a median income of $32,371 versus $17,154 for females. The per capita income for the parish was $13,101. About 17.90% of families and 19.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.60% of those under age 18 and 21.50% of those age 65 or over.

The most populated city as of the 2000 census was Oakdale, LA.


Politics


Allen was a strongly Democratic parish in Presidential and Congressional elections; the last Republican to win a majority in the parish before 2000 was Richard Nixon in 1972. Starting in 2000, when George W. Bush narrowly won the parish, Allen has become a Republican stronghold; John McCain won nearly two-thirds of the parish's vote in 2008.

Allen is part of Louisiana's 4th congressional district, held by Republican Mike Johnson. In the Louisiana House of Representatives Allen is part of the 32nd district, held by Republican R. DeWitt Carrier. In the Louisiana Senate Allen is part of the 28th district, held by Republican Heather Cloud.

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[13]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 77.2% 7,574 21.5% 2,108 1.3% 128
2016 74.3% 6,867 22.8% 2,106 3.0% 272
2012 69.8% 6,495 28.1% 2,617 2.1% 195
2008 66.9% 6,333 30.5% 2,891 2.6% 243
2004 56.3% 5,140 41.6% 3,791 2.1% 193
2000 48.7% 4,035 47.2% 3,914 4.1% 343
1996 29.3% 2,589 55.7% 4,930 15.0% 1,325
1992 30.6% 3,069 56.2% 5,626 13.2% 1,322
1988 40.9% 3,674 57.9% 5,204 1.2% 111
1984 47.7% 4,474 51.6% 4,842 0.7% 66
1980 34.8% 3,328 63.3% 6,057 1.9% 179
1976 27.1% 2,080 70.0% 5,373 2.9% 220
1972 59.4% 3,581 33.7% 2,029 6.9% 418
1968 13.8% 1,004 27.9% 2,026 58.3% 4,229
1964 41.7% 2,704 58.3% 3,787
1960 27.0% 1,676 59.8% 3,719 13.2% 820
1956 50.5% 2,469 46.7% 2,284 2.9% 140
1952 28.0% 1,461 72.0% 3,754
1948 7.5% 241 62.0% 1,996 30.5% 982
1944 13.2% 336 86.8% 2,205
1940 9.7% 277 90.4% 2,592
1936 12.8% 324 87.2% 2,207
1932 5.9% 130 93.9% 2,075 0.2% 4
1928 35.7% 725 64.3% 1,308
1924 28.8% 410 71.2% 1,012
1920 19.4% 242 80.6% 1,008
1916 10.2% 81 89.5% 708 0.3% 2

Education


Residents are zoned to Allen Parish Schools[14]

It is in the service area of Sowela Technical Community College.[15]


National Guard


Detachment 1, B Company 3-156TH Infantry Battalion of the 256TH IBCT resided in Oakdale, Louisiana. This unit deployed twice to Iraq in 2004-5 and 2010. Armory was closed, elements moved to Camp Beauregard.


Communities


Map of Allen Parish, Louisiana With Municipal Labels
Map of Allen Parish, Louisiana With Municipal Labels

City



Towns



Village



Unincorporated communities



Notable people



See also



References


  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. Sumrall, Bill (September 27, 2008). "A step into past: Museum showcases history of Allen Parish". The Town Talk.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on September 28, 2013. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
  5. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved October 29, 2019.
  6. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
  7. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
  8. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
  9. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
  10. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
  11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  12. "Language Map Data Center". apps.mla.org.
  13. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  14. Board, Allen Parish School. "Allen Parish School Board - Home". www.allen.k12.la.us.
  15. "Our Colleges". Louisiana's Technical and Community Colleges. Retrieved June 3, 2021.


Geology


На других языках

[de] Allen Parish

Das Allen Parish[3] (frz.: Paroisse d'Allen) ist ein Parish im US-amerikanischen Bundesstaat Louisiana. Im Jahr 2010 hatte das Parish 25.764 Einwohner und eine Bevölkerungsdichte von 13 Einwohnern pro Quadratkilometer.[4] Der Verwaltungssitz (Parish Seat) ist Oberlin.[5]
- [en] Allen Parish, Louisiana

[ru] Аллен (приход)

Прихо́д А́ллен (англ. Allen Parish, фр. Paroisse d'Allen) — один из приходов штата Луизиана, США. Официально образован в 1912 году. По состоянию на 2010 год, численность населения составляла 25 764 человека. Назван в честь губернатора Луизианы времен Конфедерации Генри Уоткинса Аллена.


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