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Parks

Louisiana · 640 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 $46,964. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
640
+20%since 2000
from 533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
757 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 631 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+5%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3254996738471K1990201020202024Parks
2024963
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,964
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,592
+40%since 2000
from $16,191 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(395)
Black34.1%(218)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(5)
Diversity Score62%(397)
Diversity Score
62
−3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+46%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 93.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
61.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parks, Louisiana?

Parks, Louisiana has about 640 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parks, Louisiana?

The typical household in Parks, Louisiana earns about $46,964 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 $113,800.

How educated are people in Parks, Louisiana?

About 28.4% 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 12.4% 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 257 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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