Fort Polk South, Louisiana Population 2022
Fort Polk South is a city located in Louisiana. Fort Polk South has a 2020 population of 9,048. Fort Polk South is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 0.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,038 in 2010.
The average household income in Fort Polk South is $57,295 with a poverty rate of 16.82%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,152 per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Fort Polk South is 22.5 years, 22.5 years for males, and 22.4 years for females.
Fort Polk South Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Polk Southwas:
- White: 64.46%
- Black or African American: 21.63%
- Other race: 6.93%
- Two or more races: 4.08%
- Asian: 2.31%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.60%
- Native American: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 46,085 | -672 | -1.46% |
| 2020 | 46,757 | -672 | -1.44% |
| 2019 | 47,429 | -672 | -1.42% |
| 2018 | 48,101 | -1,688 | -3.51% |
| 2017 | 49,789 | -1,692 | -3.40% |
| 2016 | 51,481 | 50 | 0.10% |
| 2015 | 51,431 | -1,385 | -2.69% |
| 2014 | 52,816 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 52,815 | -1,305 | -2.47% |
| 2012 | 54,120 | 1,850 | 3.42% |
| 2011 | 52,270 | -472 | -0.90% |
| 2010 | 52,742 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,832 | 64.46% |
| Black or African American | 1,957 | 21.63% |
| Some Other Race | 627 | 6.93% |
| Two or More Races | 369 | 4.08% |
| Asian | 209 | 2.31% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.60% |
Fort Polk South Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,531 | 2.82 | 0.2 |
| Married | 1,846 | 3.32 | 0 |
| Non Family | 499 | 1.1 | 0 |
| Female | 131 | 2.54 | 3.1 |
| Male | 55 | 2.18 | 0 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 0.13% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 169 | 4.48% |
| High School Graduate | 1,005 | 26.63% |
| Some College | 1,330 | 35.24% |
| Associates Degree | 474 | 12.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 547 | 14.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 244 | 6.47% |
Fort Polk South Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,008 | 1,953 | 508 |
| Black | 766 | 734 | 154 |
| Hispanic | 740 | 653 | 85 |
| Other Race | 252 | 199 | |
| Asian | 167 | 167 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 117 | 117 | 22 |
| Islander | 20 | 20 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 30.00%.
Fort Polk South Language by Age
Fort Polk South Language
84.30% of Fort Polk South residents speak only English, while 15.70% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.56% of the population.
Fort Polk South Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,778 | 555 | 14.69% |
| Black | 1,464 | 367 | 25.07% |
| Hispanic | 1,468 | 157 | 10.69% |
| Multiple | 354 | 82 | 23.16% |
| Asian | 171 | 55 | 32.16% |
| Other | NaN% |
16.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.17%
Male Poverty Rate
17.63%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fort Polk South
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Polk South is Asian, with 32.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Polk South is Hispanic, with 10.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.37%.
Fort Polk South Marital Status
Marriage Rates
58.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
77.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Fort Polk South Married by Age and Sex
Fort Polk South Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Fort Polk South Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 471 | 33.38% |
| Black | 352 | 50.29% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 8.21% |
| Asian | 21 | 26.92% |
| Other Race | 6 | 3.77% |
| Islander | 6 | 20.69% |
Fort Polk South Veterans by Education
22.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
80.8%
Labor Force Participation
21.3%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
14.41%
Born in Fort Polk South
93.70%
Native Born
6.30%
Foreign Born
2.04%
Non Citizen
4.26%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.70% of Fort Polk South residents were born in the United States, with 14.41% having been born in Louisiana. 2.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9,048 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 9,048 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 9,048 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 9,048 | -185 | -2.00% |
| 2018 | 9,233 | -60 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 9,293 | 74 | 0.80% |
| 2016 | 9,219 | -465 | -4.80% |
| 2015 | 9,684 | 49 | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 9,635 | -17 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 9,652 | 660 | 7.34% |
| 2012 | 8,992 | -160 | -1.75% |
| 2011 | 9,152 | 114 | 1.26% |
| 2010 | 9,038 | 0.00% |