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Population and households in Fort Polk South
Household size in Fort Polk South
| Period | Fort Polk South | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.51 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.68 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.09 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.43 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Fort Polk South are large by national standards, averaging 3.09 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.51, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people, only five have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fort Polk South
| Period | Fort Polk South | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 22.1 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 23.4 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 24.9 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.8 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 24.9, Fort Polk South is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. The median age has climbed from 17.1 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Louisiana city with 5,000+ people is younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fort Polk South
| Period | Fort Polk South | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −12.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.4% of households in Fort Polk South, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 12.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Louisiana city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fort Polk South
Renters in Fort Polk South
| Period | Fort Polk South | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.3% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 98.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 98.9% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Fort Polk South: 97.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About two-thirds of owners (67.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Fort Polk South has the highest share of renters of any Louisiana city with 5,000+ people.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fort Polk South
| Period | Fort Polk South | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Fort Polk South is close to the national rate: 10.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Louisiana as a whole (14.4%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.6 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fort Polk South
| Period | Fort Polk South | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +17 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Fort Polk South is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fort Polk South
| Period | Fort Polk South | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $872 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,018 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,106 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,197 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$325 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in Fort Polk South pays $1,197 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Louisiana as a whole ($1,122). Rents are up $325 a month from 2006–10, a 37% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 23.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fort Polk South
Bachelor's degrees in Fort Polk South
| Period | Fort Polk South | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.0% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.4% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.6 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Fort Polk South (32.4%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Still, the share is higher than in Louisiana overall (27.5%). The share with a degree has risen 13.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fort Polk South
| Period | Fort Polk South | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.9% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.4% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Fort Polk South: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fort Polk South
| Period | Fort Polk South | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Fort Polk South runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 4.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fort Polk South compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Polk South | 3.09 | 24.9 | 3.4% | 97.7% | 10.7% | 1995 | $1,197 | 32.4% | 96.2% | 4.4% |
| Sandy Hill | 2.35 | 29.9 | 22.4% | 50.1% | 17.5% | 1985 | $734 | 15.4% | 92.5% | 0.5% |
| Fort Polk North | 2.07 | 24.3 | 4.5% | 97.8% | 2.1% | 1997 | $1,106 | 14.6% | 97.5% | 12.7% |
| Fullerton | 2.46 | 27.9 | 7.6% | 73.5% | 10.3% | 1995 | $1,045 | 18.1% | 87.2% | 8.7% |
| Leesville | 2.42 | 37.7 | 16.6% | 41.3% | 20.8% | 1986 | $934 | 20.6% | 87.7% | 6.3% |
| New Llano | 2.16 | 36.6 | 13.5% | 52.8% | 11.1% | 1982 | $841 | 15.1% | 87.7% | 13.8% |
| Elmwood | 2.92 | 39.0 | 10.3% | 21.3% | 21.0% | 1996 | $1,040 | 11.2% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| Kurthwood | 2.49 | 41.5 | 9.5% | 24.6% | 17.7% | 1993 | $862 | 11.9% | 80.7% | 10.8% |
| Rosepine | 2.64 | 37.4 | 11.8% | 30.2% | 14.1% | 1993 | $985 | 21.2% | 88.6% | 1.9% |
| Hawthorne | 2.52 | 46.9 | 10.4% | 22.4% | 26.7% | 1993 | $902 | 26.5% | 86.8% | 0.7% |
| Walnut Hill | 2.47 | 43.2 | 14.8% | 11.7% | 17.3% | 1987 | $924 | 25.9% | 95.1% | 2.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fort Polk South. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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