The Town FilesAllen Parish, Louisiana
22,477 people. The median home is worth $104,500 (typical Louisiana town: $166,450) and the median household earns $46,469.
Towns in Allen Parish
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale | 6,692 | $98,700 | $42,540 | 40.1 |
People and housing
| Allen Parish | Typical Louisiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $104,500 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $775 | $887 |
| Median household income | $46,469 | $52,134 |
| Median age | 37.4 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.9% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.1% | 20.4% |
Jobs and pay
7,378 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,734 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 276 storm events in Allen Parish from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Allen Parish has been included in 40 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| March 9, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4590: Severe Winter Storms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).