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Starks

Louisiana · 664 residents · 3.429 sq mi
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Starks has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,604. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,000. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
664
−1%vs 2011
vs 671 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
194 / sq mi
−1%vs 2011
vs 196 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+9%vs 2011
vs 38.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
174309445581716201020202024Starks
2024314
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,604
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $34,762 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,428
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $20,407 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.9%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.497 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $59,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$406
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $432 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.4%
−61.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.5% in 2011
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
−10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+13%vs 2011
vs 1.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(648)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(16)
Diversity Score8.3%(56)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(623)
Black5%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(13)
Diversity Score17.6%(117)
Diversity Score
18
+112%vs 2011
vs 8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.9%
+6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 34.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.6%
+6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.8%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.9% in 2011
Female
59.2%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Starks, Louisiana?

Starks, Louisiana has about 664 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Starks, Louisiana?

The typical household in Starks, Louisiana earns about $37,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Starks, Louisiana expensive?

In Starks, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $73,000, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Starks, Louisiana?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Starks, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Starks, Louisiana?

About 29.9% of people in Starks, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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