City

Clarks, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Caldwell County  ·  Louisiana

👥310Population
💰$29,926Median HH Income▼ 61% below avg
🎂52.6Median Age
🎓21.1%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 45% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 39.4%Black: 54.8%Other: 5.8%Race
White39.4%
Black54.8%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
7%
18–24
9%
25–44
18%
45–64
43%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads21.1% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 45% above avg
No HS Diploma41 (18.1%)
HS Graduate78 (34.5%)
Some College43 (19%)
Associates25 (11.1%)
Bachelors14 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree25 (11.1%)

Education

No HS: 18.1%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 19%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 11.1%Edu
No HS18.1%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College19.0%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate11.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.7%Renter: 32.3%Tenure
Owner67.7%
Renter32.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
43%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$29,926 ▼ 61% below avg
Median Rent$782/mo
Total Housing Units147
Vacant Units14

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
16%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
54%
About Clarks, LA

Clarks is a city in Louisiana, located in Caldwell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 310 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.6 years.

Economically, Clarks is a lower-income community. The median household income of $29,926 is well below the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The population of Clarks is less-educated. 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (54.84%).

Clarks, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Clarks
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71415 310 $29,926 $782 7.1% 21.1% 67.7%