Starks, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 314, Starks's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Starks is a small community located in Louisiana, within Calcasieu Parish. The total population is 314. It ranks as the 405th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Starks is 38.8 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. Only 7.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 22.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Starks is $16,088. This is 74% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 80% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 44.3%. This is 134% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 41.5%. This is 560% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $150,000. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio of 9.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 25.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 63% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Starks has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.3% vs 55.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 7.2%.

Education

8.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Starks, Louisiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.