Starks is a CDP located in Calcasieu Parish Louisiana. Starks has a 2024 population of 188. Starks is currently declining at a rate of -15.32% annually but its population has increased by 5.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 179 in 2020.
The average household income in Starks is $37,705 with a poverty rate of 28.33%. The median age in Starks is 34.9 years: 18.9 years for males, and 66.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Starks was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 286 | 95.33% |
| Asian | 14 | 4.67% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 149 | 2.01 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Non Family | 87 | 0 | 32.2 | 67.8 |
| Married | 31 | 3.87 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 31 | 3 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.01
Average Household Size
39.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 16.75% |
| Associates Degree | 15 | 7.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 29 | 14.72% |
| High School Graduate | 80 | 40.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 12.69% |
| Some College | 15 | 7.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 179 | 121 | 15 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.81% of Starks residents speak only English, while 5.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 282 | 81 | 28.72% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 100% |
28.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
44.72%
Male Poverty Rate
9.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Starks is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Starks is White, with 28.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 43.75% |
| Some College | 30% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 16.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $57,750 |
| Households | $16,331 | $37,705 |
| Married Families | $116,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,329 | $17,480 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.1%
Male Marriage Rate
24.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
23.9%
Labor Force Participation
23.9%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72%
Born in Starks
95.33%
Native Born
4.67%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
4.67%
Naturalized
95.33% of Starks residents were born in the United States, with 72% having been born in Louisiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 188 | -34 | -15.32% |
| 2023 | 222 | -34 | -13.28% |
| 2022 | 256 | 37 | 16.89% |
| 2021 | 219 | 40 | 22.35% |
| 2020 | 179 | -124 | -40.92% |
| 2019 | 303 | -61 | -16.76% |
| 2018 | 364 | -189 | -34.18% |
| 2017 | 553 | -37 | -6.27% |
| 2016 | 590 | -11 | -1.83% |
| 2015 | 601 | -49 | -7.54% |
| 2014 | 650 | 18 | 2.85% |
| 2013 | 632 | 21 | 3.44% |
| 2012 | 611 | -60 | -8.94% |
| 2011 | 671 | 7 | 1.05% |
| 2010 | 664 | 0 | 0% |