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Fort Polk South

County:
Allen Parish
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
6.144
State:
Louisiana

Fort Polk South is a CDP located in Allen Parish, Louisiana. Fort Polk South has a 2025 population of 8,149 . Fort Polk South is currently declining at a rate of -0.72% annually and its population has decreased by -7.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,823 in 2020.

The average household income in Fort Polk South is $85,655 with a poverty rate of 17.99%. The median age in Fort Polk South is 22.9 years: 22.8 years for males, and 23.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 146.2 males.

8.1K
Total Population
1,326
Density (mi²)
-59 -0.72%
Growth

Fort Polk South Population

Fort Polk South Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Fort Polk South includes 58.96% White, 18.66% Black or African American, 6.72% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (58.96%)

Black or African American (18.66%)

Two or more races (11.72%)

Other race (6.72%)

Asian (2.71%)

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (1.03%)

Native American (0.21%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,75058.96%
Black or African American1,50318.66%
Two or more races94411.72%
Other race5416.72%
Asian2182.71%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander831.03%
Native American170.21%

Fort Polk South Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Fort Polk South's average per capita income is $52,448. Household income levels show a median of $62,790. The poverty rate stands at 17.99%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Families$67,500$90,735
Married Families$64,844-
Households$62,790$85,655
Non Families$54,821$66,068

$52,448

Average Income

$62,790

Median Household Income

17.99%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)