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Fort Polk North

Louisiana · 2,401 residents · 8.38 sq mi
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Fort Polk North has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,588. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 878 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 24.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,401
−27%since 2000
from 3,279 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
287 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
24.2
+4%since 2000
from 23.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Fort Polk North
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,588
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,921 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,082
+225%since 2000
from $11,425 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
+46%since 2010
from 0.332 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,106
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $651 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
97.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2014
from 100.0% in 2014
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
+30.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(1,922)
Black21.1%(691)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(389)
Asian1.9%(61)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.4%(2,209)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(1,114)
Black14.7%(353)
Hispanic / Latino33.6%(806)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other4.6%(110)
Diversity Score81%(1,946)
Diversity Score
81
+20%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 97.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 19.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 75.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.7%
−51.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2012
from 2.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2017
from 87.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 80.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 13.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Polk North, Louisiana?

Fort Polk North, Louisiana has about 2,401 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Polk North, Louisiana?

The typical household in Fort Polk North, Louisiana earns about $47,588 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Polk North, Louisiana expensive?

In Fort Polk North, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $1,106 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Polk North, Louisiana?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Polk North, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Polk North, Louisiana?

About 16.7% of people in Fort Polk North, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Polk North, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Polk North, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,287 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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