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Starks

Louisiana · 659 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 $16,691. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 356 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $9,999. Households here earn about 67% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
659
+117%since 2019
from 303 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
43.0
−18%since 2019
from 52.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
174309445581716201020202024Starks
2024314
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.3%(35)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(31)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.9%(39)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.8%(45)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(39)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.2%(67)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.1%(93)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414%(92)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.3%(94)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.9%(85)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.5%(36)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.5%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,691
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,424
−12%since 2019
from $23,269 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
−18.7 ptssince 2019
from 28.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−18.5 ptssince 2019
from 25.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−87%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $74,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$244
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $239 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 76.5% in 2019
22.8% rent
Afford Score
0.6
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(303)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(602)
Black3.8%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Italian26.3%(47)
French12.8%(23)
Irish12.8%(23)
American8.9%(16)
Dutch0.6%(1)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest French Canadian population · Largest French population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
54.8%
−26.7 ptssince 2019
from 81.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

No vehicle available
12.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 15.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Labor force participation
0.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2019
from 35.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2019
from 35.0% in 2019
Female
47.5%
−17.5 ptssince 2019
from 65.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−27.7 ptssince 2019
from 35.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married61.9%(117)
Married12.2%(23)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced25.9%(49)
Women 15+
Never married7.9%(8)
Married18.8%(19)
Widowed63.4%(64)
Divorced9.9%(10)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Starks, Louisiana?

Starks, Louisiana has about 659 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Starks, Louisiana?

The typical household in Starks, Louisiana earns about $16,691 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 $9,999, and the typical rent is about $244 a month.

How educated are people in Starks, Louisiana?

About 0.0% 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 7.3% of people in Starks, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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