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Parks

Louisiana · 671 residents (2025 est.) · 0.845 sq mi
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Parks has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,458. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. 21% 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 $152,600. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
963
+81%since 2000
from 533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,140 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 631 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.9
−15%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:671 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3254996738471K1990201020202024Parks
2024963
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,458
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,958 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,375
+94%since 2000
from $16,191 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
+31.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
−14%since 2010
from 0.468 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance26.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical25.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
15.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.3%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−5%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(273)
Black47.3%(252)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.8%(340)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(521)
Black43.9%(423)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.2%(12)
Diversity Score64.3%(619)
Diversity Score
64
+1%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+33%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 93.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
7.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+24.0 ptssince 2017
from 72.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
+18.0 ptssince 2016
from 77.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parks, Louisiana?

Parks, Louisiana has about 963 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parks, Louisiana?

The typical household in Parks, Louisiana earns about $86,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parks, Louisiana expensive?

In Parks, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $152,600.

How educated are people in Parks, Louisiana?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Parks, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parks, Louisiana?

About 8.6% of people in Parks, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parks, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Parks, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 580 residents, a change of about 151 percent over that period.

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