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Allen Parish, LA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Allen Parish, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 22,672
- 0.0% since 2020
- Households
- 7,854
- Median household income
- $46,469
- +0.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $104,500
- Jobs located here
- 6,847
- Highest market score
- 75
- Insurance agencies, #328 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 22,672 people live in Allen Parish, in 7,854 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Allen Parish held about level, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Allen Parish is $46,469 a year, 42% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 0.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Allen Parish spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (46).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Allen Parish are for insurance agencies (75), real estate businesses (55) and sit-down restaurants (48). Allen Parish ranks #328 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
For its number of households, Allen Parish has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (6.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (46% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Allen Parish
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Allen Parish with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 75 | #328 of 2,272 | 5 | 6.4 | $3.6M | 284 | 4 |
| Real estate | 55 | #798 of 2,229 | 5 | 6.4 | Index only | 457 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 48 | #1,270 of 2,405 | 32 | 40.7 | $719K | 108 | 7 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 46 | #1,352 of 2,405 | 60 | 76.4 | $383K | 103 | 22 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 44 | #1,238 of 2,087 | 6 | 7.6 | $2M | 157 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 44 | #1,462 of 2,394 | 36 | 45.8 | $195K | 128 | 10 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 41 | #1,331 of 2,063 | 5 | 6.4 | $4.6M | 124 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 38 | #1,572 of 2,210 | 10 | 12.7 | $1.2M | 136 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 38 | #1,747 of 2,378 | 17 | 21.6 | $365K | 82 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 38 | #1,817 of 2,385 | 27 | 34.4 | $205K | 97 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 28 | #1,835 of 2,088 | 6 | 7.6 | $597K | 90 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 28 | #1,902 of 2,222 | 12 | 15.3 | $1.9M | 63 | 13 |
| Auto repair and car care | 26 | #2,143 of 2,401 | 30 | 38.2 | $207K | 77 | 12 |
| Gas stations | 25 | #2,109 of 2,358 | 14 | 17.8 | $1.5M | 63 | 15 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 23 | #2,151 of 2,402 | 22 | 28.0 | $1.9M | 55 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 21 | #2,195 of 2,339 | 15 | 19.1 | $370K | 86 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 19 | #1,357 of 1,422 | 6 | 7.6 | $1.2M | 49 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | 16 | #1,443 of 1,472 | 10 | 12.7 | $110K | 16 | 3 |
| Nail salons | 13 | #1,283 of 1,328 | 5 | 6.4 | $1.1M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 13 | #1,467 of 1,530 | 5 | 6.4 | $1.2M | 50 | 3 |
| Convenience stores | 13 | #2,163 of 2,261 | 18 | 22.9 | $2.3M | 29 | 4 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $596K | 60 | 4 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $1.6M | 50 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $895K | 69 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $1.8M | 99 | 4 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | Index only | 454 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $1.4M | 158 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $7.7M | 185 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $1.8M | 98 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2.3M | 98 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $20.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $1.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $2.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $7M | Too few | 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $17.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $23M | Too few | 13 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $17.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $5.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Allen Parish
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6.2M | $791 | 83 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $21M | $2,676 | 103 |
| Food away from home | $23M | $2,929 | 72 |
| Groceries | $40.8M | $5,196 | 82 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.5M | $706 | 70 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.4M | $304 | 52 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.6M | $456 | 46 |
| Medical and dental services | $7M | $896 | 70 |
| Pets | $5.4M | $690 | 76 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $11.9M | $1,521 | 74 |
| Vehicle insurance | $17.8M | $2,269 | 116 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $17.8M | $2,271 | 75 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $9.3M | $1,188 | 84 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $99.1M | $12,613 | 76 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Allen Parish
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 22,6720.0% since 2020
- Households
- 7,854
- Median age
- 37.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 74%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 762 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 29
- Median household income
- $46,469+0.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $62,287
- Median home value
- $104,500
- Jobs located here
- 6,847
- Daytime population
- 21,397Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Allen Parish, LA growing?
Population estimates put Allen Parish at 22,672 people in 2025, unchanged since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 7,854 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 0.1%, before inflation.
How much do households in Allen Parish, LA spend?
Households in Allen Parish spend about $99.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $40.8M on groceries and $23M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Allen Parish runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (46).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Allen Parish, LA?
Of the business types scored in Allen Parish, insurance agencies (75), real estate businesses (55) and sit-down restaurants (48) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #328 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Allen Parish, LA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Allen Parish is $46,469, 42% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population held level from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $104,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (6.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (46% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 21 of the 56 business types have a score in Allen Parish, each ranked against other counties.
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