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Parks

Louisiana · 653 residents · 0.845 sq mi
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Parks has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,692. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
653
+23%since 2000
from 533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
773 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 631 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
−3%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3254996738471K1990201020202024Parks
2024963
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,692
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,958 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,380
+20%since 2000
from $16,191 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing14.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$280
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.3%
−44.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+21%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57%(372)
Black40.7%(266)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.1%(406)
Diversity Score
62
−3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.1 min
+147%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 93.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
5.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.3%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parks, Louisiana?

Parks, Louisiana has about 653 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parks, Louisiana?

The typical household in Parks, Louisiana earns about $37,692 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 $84,700, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in Parks, Louisiana?

About 13.5% 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 16.9% 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 270 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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