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Clarks

Louisiana · 1,034 residents (2025 est.) · 0.96 sq mi
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Clarks has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,056. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 301 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $50,400. The poverty rate of 29.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
770
−28%since 2000
from 1,071 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
802 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,116 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
+20%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,034 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5637018409791K1990201020202024Clarks
2024770
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,056
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,633
+151%since 2000
from $7,039 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
−12%since 2010
from 0.566 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing17.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing12.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$777
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−19.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.1%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+36%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(515)
Black47.4%(508)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(24)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.4%(700)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.9%(361)
Black43.4%(334)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(42)
Diversity Score73.4%(565)
Diversity Score
73
+12%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.7%
+41.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
31.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 28.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.7%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
Female
34.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−60.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
−15.7 ptssince 2012
from 33.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−59.1 ptssince 2013
from 68.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.1%
+20.1 ptssince 2017
from 60.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarks, Louisiana?

Clarks, Louisiana has about 770 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarks, Louisiana?

The typical household in Clarks, Louisiana earns about $28,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarks, Louisiana expensive?

In Clarks, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $50,400, and the typical rent is about $777 a month.

How educated are people in Clarks, Louisiana?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Clarks, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarks, Louisiana?

About 29.2% of people in Clarks, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarks, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarks, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 109 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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