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Clarks

Louisiana · 1,017 residents · 0.96 sq mi
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Clarks has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,047. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $41,300. The poverty rate of 51.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,017
−5%since 2000
from 1,071 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,059 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,116 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.7
+7%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5637018409791K1990201020202024Clarks
2024770
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,047
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,049
+85%since 2000
from $7,039 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
51.8%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.566
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing9.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$455
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−45.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+73%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(517)
Black46.2%(470)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(19)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65%(661)
Diversity Score
65
−1%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.8%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+2%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.0%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
3.4%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
Female
30.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−61.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarks, Louisiana?

Clarks, Louisiana has about 1,017 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarks, Louisiana?

The typical household in Clarks, Louisiana earns about $18,047 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 $41,300, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Clarks, Louisiana?

About 6.8% 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 51.8% 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 356 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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