District 6, Louisiana
District 6 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
District 6 is a geographic entity located in Allen Parish, Louisiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,438. The land area covers 44.44 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,438 | ±437 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 39 yrs | ±4.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 922 | ±148 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,018 | ±145 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 922 | ±148 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 96 | ±84 |
| Median Home Value | $183,500 | ±$20,056 |
| Median Gross Rent | $850 | ±$210 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,512 | ±$9,861 |
| Per Capita Income | $18,164 | ±$3,009 |
| Poverty Rate | 25.3% | ±12.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 613 | ±315 |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.9% | ±8.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,003 | ±283 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 78.5% | ±4.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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PARISH OF ALLEN
GUS Population: 22,501 (2024)
ID: 165993
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PARISH ENGINEER
PO BOX G, OBERLIN LA 70655-2007
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 12 | Kinder, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-12 | Basile, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Elton, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Elton, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Fenton, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Jennings, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Kinder, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Kinder, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Kinder, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Oberlin, LA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Louisiana State University-Eunice
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College | 21.6 mi away | 2048 Johnson Hwy, Eunice, LA, 70535 |
3374577311
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KINDER BRANCH
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 833 FOURTH AVENUE, KINDER, LA, 70648 |
(318) 491-4545
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Louisiana Academy of Beauty
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College Vocational | 23.0 mi away | 550 East Laurel Street, Eunice, LA, 70535 |
3374579480
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ELTON BRANCH
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 813 MAIN STREET, ELTON, LA, 70532 |
(337) 584-2640
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ALLEN PARISH LIBRARIES
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 320 SOUTH SIXTH STREET, OBERLIN, LA, 70655 |
(318) 491-4444
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ALLEN PARISH LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 320 SOUTH SIXTH STREET, OBERLIN, LA, 70655 |
(318) 491-4444
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BASILE BRANCH
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 3036 EAST STAGG AVENUE, BASILE, LA, 70515 |
(337) 432-6794
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MCBURNEY MEMORIAL BRANCH
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Library | 18.3 mi away | 301 SOUTH SARAH STREET, WELSH, LA, 70591 |
(337) 734-3262
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JENNINGS CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.7 mi away | 303 CARY AVENUE, JENNINGS, LA, 70546 |
(337) 821-5517
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JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH LIBRARY
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Library | 20.8 mi away | 118 WEST PLAQUEMINE STREET, JENNINGS, LA, 70546 |
(337) 824-1210
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at OBERLIN FIRE TWR, LA US, located 7.3 miles from District 6. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59.2° | 39.2° | 49.2° | 6.42" | 0.0" |
| February | 63.4° | 43.3° | 53.3° | 4.66" | 0.0" |
| March | 70.2° | 49.7° | 60.0° | 4.09" | 0.0" |
| April | 76.7° | 56.0° | 66.3° | 5.10" | 0.0" |
| May | 83.3° | 63.7° | 73.5° | 5.12" | 0.0" |
| June | 88.5° | 69.8° | 79.1° | 5.75" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.3° | 71.9° | 81.1° | 5.57" | 0.0" |
| August | 91.1° | 71.5° | 81.3° | 5.08" | 0.0" |
| September | 86.9° | 66.9° | 76.9° | 5.06" | 0.0" |
| October | 78.6° | 56.5° | 67.6° | 4.58" | 0.0" |
| November | 68.6° | 47.1° | 57.8° | 4.81" | 0.0" |
| December | 61.3° | 41.5° | 51.4° | 5.51" | 0.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinder town | Town | 3.5 mi | — |
| Elton town | Town | 5.9 mi | — |
| Oberlin town | Town | 7.6 mi | — |
| Basile town | Town | 11.6 mi | — |
| Fenton village | Village | 11.8 mi | — |
| Reeves village | Village | 14.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2200394936. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.