Lena, LA is a small unincorporated community in Rapides Parish with a population of 1,517. The town offers a variety of year-round outdoor activities and organizations for its residents. Local businesses in Lena include the Glenda's Family Restaurant & Bar, Lena Grocery Store, and Lena Quick Stop. There are several outdoor recreational activities to enjoy, including fishing on the Red River, hiking at Kisatchie National Forest, and bird watching along Catahoula Lake. For those interested in sports and athletics, there is the Lena High School Football team as well as an annual baseball tournament hosted by the Lena High School Team. Other organizations in Lena include the local chapter of the American Legion Post 180, which holds various events throughout the year.
The population in Lena (zip 71447) is 1,517. There are 10 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lena (zip 71447) is 51.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lena (zip 71447) is 3.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lena (zip 71447)
- 63.8% are married
- 13.4% are divorced
- 35.5% are married with children
- 14.3% have children, but are single
Race in Lena (zip 71447)
- 78.8% are White
- 9.6% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 6.1% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 2.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander